JOURNAL ARTICLE

Political Culture in Louis XIVs Canada: Majesty, Ritual, and Rhetoric.

  • Published In: French History, 2025, v. 39, n. 1. P. 80 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wade, Lewis 3 of 3

Abstract

Colin M. Coates' study in "French History" explores the political culture in Louis XIV's Canada, focusing on the performativity of power and the interactions between colonial officials and the French crown. The book delves into how colonial authorities performed the state through rituals, court cases, and rhetoric, shaped by settlers and Indigenous actors. While the text provides insightful analysis, it is hindered by ambiguous references to the French ministry, which could have been clarified for a more comprehensive understanding. Coates' work lays a foundation for further research on the broader global implications of French colonial power beyond metropolitan France. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:French History. 2025/03, Vol. 39, Issue 1, p80
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0269-1191
  • DOI:10.1093/fh/crae059
  • Accession Number:184349622
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