The French Overseas Empire

This volume tells the story of the French overseas empire, assembled as much by chance as by sytematic design. It was an imperial presence that brought commerce, technolgy and culture to indigenous peoples, while at the same time promoting the slave trade and suppressing independence movements.

• | By (Author): Frederick Quinn
• | Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• | Publication Date: Oct 30, 2001
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 336 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0275975436
• | ISBN-13: 9780275975432