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HIST 339 - French Overseas Empire


Examines major themes in the history of imperialism through the case of France’s colonial ventures in North America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and North Africa. Spans the modern period, from first encounters with “New World” inhabitants during the age of exploration to the present. Emphasis on motives and justifications for empire; dynamics of race, gender, and religion in France’s colonies; forms of colonial violence; decolonization; and post-colonial political, cultural, and economic interactions.

Credits: 3