| Author |
Various |
| Title |
L'Illustration, No. 0004, 25 Mars 1843
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"L'Illustration, No. 0004, 25 Mars 1843" by Various is a historical and cultural journal compiled in the early 19th century. This issue features a variety of topics, including a detailed account of the relationship between France and the island of Tahiti, as well as other diverse subjects that reflect the social and artistic life of the period. The opening portion begins with the announcement of France’s protectorate over Tahiti at the request of Queen Pomaré and discusses the implications of this event in the context of French colonial expansion. It emphasizes the unique cultural evolution of Tahiti, contrasting it with the strife and instability associated with other Polynesian islands. Additionally, it touches on the historical context of missionary influences, the depiction of local customs, and the broader geopolitical consequences of France's actions in the Pacific. Through this lens, readers gain insight into both the geographical and sociopolitical dynamics of the era, especially concerning the interactions between European powers and Pacific cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Illustrated periodicals -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33851 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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