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Lost Colonies

Linda Hill

Traducteur A Ai

Maison d'édition: Publifye

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Lost Colonies explores the enigmatic fates of early European settlements in the Americas, focusing on the precarious nature of colonial life and the historical mysteries surrounding their disappearances. The book examines the harsh realities faced by colonists, such as disease and conflict with indigenous peoples, and delves into how incomplete records contribute to unanswered questions. For example, the Roanoke Colony vanished leaving behind only the cryptic word "Croatoan," and the Spanish colony of San Miguel de Gualdape, one of the earliest European attempts at settlement in North America, quickly dissolved due to disease, famine, and internal conflict. The book analyzes these colonial ventures as not merely isolated incidents but as consequences of systemic issues like inadequate planning and misunderstandings of the New World and its inhabitants. Chapters are dedicated to specific case studies, including Charlesfort, meticulously examining the known facts, demise factors, and evidence suggesting what may have happened. By integrating historical narratives with archaeological findings and anthropological perspectives, Lost Colonies provides a more holistic understanding of these colonial encounters. The book progresses by first introducing the major European powers and their motivations, then examining specific colonial failures, and finally drawing overarching lessons from these experiences.
Disponible depuis: 19/03/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 59 pages.

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