Building the French Empire, 1600-1800. Colonialism and Material Culture, Paperback/Benjamin Steiner

How did the French rule their colonial overseas possessions dispersed all over the world? This book focuses on local populations and workers in the colonies. Indigenous experts, slaves or indentured servants as well as French engineers and naval officers contributed to the building of the foundation of the French empire. -- . Publisher: Manchester University Press Author(s): Benjamin Steiner Illustration(s): 75 black & white illustrations Number of pages: 232 Collection: Studies in Imperialism Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 155 x 234 x 16 Cover type: Paperback / softback