Main Heritage Shelves General DT294 .F73 1839 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i1018420x BIB-ID: 1020056 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DT294 .F73 1839 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i1018420x BIB-ID: 1020056 Show less
Union française (1946-1958), Recruiting and enlistment in art, Colonies--Administration
Recruitment poster issued for the French Union, the political entity that between 1946 and 1958 designated the Union of Metropolitan France (which... Show moreRecruitment poster issued for the French Union, the political entity that between 1946 and 1958 designated the Union of Metropolitan France (which included French Algeria) and the territories of the old colonial system, such as French West Indies in the Caribbean, the protectorates of French Indochina, Morocco and Tunisia, as well as United Nation Trust Territories such as French Cameroons and Togoland. The poster is a colorful illustration of an African fort and a mosque with the silhouette of a soldier of the colonial troops in the background. Title and date from item. The poster is signed "M. F. Pointeau 46" and inscribed "Éditions Publicité E. A. Dauphine 65, Rue de la Victoire Paris: TRI 31-03". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0115 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26216036 BIB-ID: 2801814 Show less
A study of Europe's first great maritime empire, which embraced three continents and lasted through four centuries. Part I, Vicissitudes of empire:... Show moreA study of Europe's first great maritime empire, which embraced three continents and lasted through four centuries. Part I, Vicissitudes of empire: Guinea gold and Prester John (1415-99) -- Shipping and spices in Asian seas (1500-1600) -- Converts and clergy in monsoon Asia (1500-1600) -- Slaves and sugar in the South Atlantic (1500-1600) -- The global struggle with the Dutch (1600-63) -- Stagnation and contraction in the East (1663-1750) -- The Pombaline dictatorship and its aftermath (1755-1825) Part II, Characteristics of Empire: The India fleets and the Brazil fleets -- The crown patronage and the catholic missions -- 'Purity of blood' and 'contaminated races' -- Town councillors and brothers of charity -- Soldiers, settlers and vagabonds -- Merchants, monopolists and smugglers -- The 'Kafirs of Europe', the renaissance and the enlightenment -- Sebastianism, Messianism and nationalism [by] C.R. Boxer. Main Heritage Compact General HF3694 .B69 1969 Reference Item-ID: i25322503 BIB-ID: 2745083 Includes bibliographical references (pages 392-413) and index. Show less
par le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i19659787 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show morepar le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i19659787 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show less
par le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i21799714 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show morepar le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.2 Item-ID: i21799714 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show less
par le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.3 Item-ID: i21799726 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show morepar le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.3 Item-ID: i21799726 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show less
par le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.4 Item-ID: i21799751 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show morepar le R.P. Joseph-François Lafitau ... Main Heritage Shelves General DP583 .L34 1734 Book vol.4 Item-ID: i21799751 BIB-ID: 1779878 Show less
France Armée. Troupes coloniales., France. Ministère de la guerre., Recruiting and enlistment in art, Colonies--Administration
Recruiting poster issued by the French Ministry of War, calling for young people to join the Colonial Troops - the military forces of the French... Show moreRecruiting poster issued by the French Ministry of War, calling for young people to join the Colonial Troops - the military forces of the French colonial empire from 1900 until 1961 - and offering a series of benefits in exchange for their temporary commitment in the special corps. Title and date from item. The poster is signed "cob 27" and inscribed "Imprimerie Nationale - 1207 - 2 -1927", "Ce tableau ne doit être ni recouvert ni détruit" (This poster must not be covered or destroyed). In the upper part "République Française. Ministère de la Guerre" (French Republic. Ministry of War). Text continues "Aux agréments des longs voyages, à l'attrait des pays nouveaux, se joint pour vous la quasi certitude de trouver là-bas une situation avantageuse et un bien-être inconnu dans nos pays d'Europe: Vous avez un moyen de voyager gratuitement et d'étudier sur place, à loisir et sans frais, les possibilités d'une carrière, c'est de prendere du service dans les Troupes Coloniales, sous une des formes suivantes: 1. Engagements et rengagements pour le service général (service dans toutes les colonies), 2 Rengagements spéciaux au titre de l'Indo-Chine, dans la limite des places disponibles; 3. Pour les appelés du contingent, engagement de deux ans au tire d'une colonie de leur choix. Ces contracts vous procurent des primes importantes, des avantages de solde, des facilités d'avancement. A l'expiration de ces contrats, il vous est loisible de prendre la situation civile de votre choix ou de poursuivre la carrière militaire. Pour tous reinseignements s'adresser aux bureaux de recrutement, dans les corps de troupe coloniaux et au Ministère de la Guerre, Direction des Troupes Coloniales, 231, boulevard Saint-germain, Paris - 7e." (Along with the char of long journeys, the allure of new countries, you are practically sure to find there a profitable career and well-being unknown to our European countries: If you want to have a means of traveling for free and to study there, at your leisure and without charge, if you are looking for opportunities of career, take up service in the Colonial Troops, in one of the following forms: 1. Engagements and re-engagements for general service (service in all the colonies), 2 Special engagements for Indo-China, subject to availability; 3. For the conscripts of the contingent, two-year engagement for a colony of your choice. These contracts provide you with significant bonuses, balance benefits, and facilitation of progression. At the expiration of these contracts, you are free to take on the civilian position of your choice or to pursue a military career. For all information contact the recruiting office, of the colonial troops and the Ministry of War, Command of the Colonial Troops, 231, boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris - 7th.). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0140 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26218689 BIB-ID: 2802071 Show less
The shadow of the photographer and his camera are visible in the picture. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is... Show moreThe shadow of the photographer and his camera are visible in the picture. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned on the mount. Main Heritage Office General HC.HP.2018.0205-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26263646 BIB-ID: 2804845 Show less
by Christopher Hollis. "First published 1941." Main Heritage Shelves General DT35 .H6 1941 Book Item-ID: i10116011 BIB-ID: 1013237 Show moreby Christopher Hollis. "First published 1941." Main Heritage Shelves General DT35 .H6 1941 Book Item-ID: i10116011 BIB-ID: 1013237 Show less
