New France and the Illicit Fur Trade, 1663-1740
Date
2018-03-23
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Thesis
Degree Level
Masters
Abstract
This thesis examines the illicit fur trade in New France between 1663 and 1740, and focuses on the relationship between illicit trade and colonial governance. It argues that French illicit fur traders (coureurs de bois) undermined New France governance by subverting licensed trade, which was crucial to France's economic, diplomatic, and military policies in North America.
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New France, Fur trade, Illicit trade, Coureurs de bois, Governance
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Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department
History
Program
History