The “middle-ground” that Brook introduces in this chapter is how Richard White, an American Historian, describes relationships in the 17th century. White defines “middle ground” as “the space in which two cultures meet and must learn to interact” (pg.209). Brook introduces this concept as evidence of a shift in society, the emergence of interracial relationships. The constant movement, migration, of different cultures pressured countries to coexist and find a middle ground. He uses two examples where this concept is being played out, between the French and Huron and between the Dutch and the Malagasies.
Brook mentions that the Champlain encourage the Frenchmen to find Huron wives, even the men who had wives back in France. The purpose of building
Brook mentions that the Champlain encourage the Frenchmen to find Huron wives, even the men who had wives back in France. The purpose of building