The Savages Of Europe (1764)

The Savages of Europe, written by Robert Martin Lesuire and published in 1764, is a book that explores the idea of European society being just as savage as the indigenous peoples of other continents. Lesuire argues that Europeans have become so consumed with materialism and greed that they have lost touch with their humanity and are no better than the ""savages"" they claim to be superior to.The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the history of European civilization, from ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. Lesuire argues that while Europeans have made great advancements in science, technology, and the arts, they have also become increasingly barbaric in their treatment of others.The second part of the book focuses on the colonization of the Americas and Africa. Lesuire argues that Europeans used their supposed superiority to justify the subjugation and exploitation of these peoples, and that this behavior is no different from that of the ""savages"" they encountered.The final part of the book looks at contemporary European society and the ways in which it perpetuates the same savage behavior as the colonizers of the past. Lesuire argues that the pursuit of wealth and power has led to a society that is cruel and indifferent to the suffering of others.Overall, The Savages of Europe is a scathing critique of European society and its treatment of others. Lesuire's arguments are still relevant today, and the book remains an important work in the history of social criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.