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      Morrissey, Robert Michael.

      Empire by collaboration : Indians, colonists, and governments in colonial Illinois country / Robert Michael Morrissey. — 1st ed.

      p. cm. — (Early American studies)

      ISBN 978-0-8122-4699-5 (hardcover : alk. paper)

      1. Illinois—Colonization—History. 2. France—Colonies—Administration. 3. Great Britain—Colonies—Administration. 4. Illinois—Civilization—History—17th century. 5. Illinois—Civilization—History—18th century. 6. Indians of North America—Illinois—History—17th century. 7. Indians of North America—Illinois—History—18th century. 8. Jesuits—Missions—Illinois. I. Title. II. Series: Early American studies.

      F544.M875 2015

      977.3′01—dc23

      2014032473

       For my parents, Mike and Flavia

       Contents

       List of Illustrations

       Introduction. An Earnest Invitation

       Chapter 1. Opportunists in the Borderlands

       Chapter 2. The Imaginary Kingdom

       Chapter 3. Collaboration and Community

       Chapter 4. A Dangerous Settlement

       Chapter 5. Collaborators: Indians and Empire

       Chapter 6. Creolization and Collaboration

       Chapter 7. Strains on Collaboration in French Illinois

       Chapter 8. Demanding Collaboration in British Illinois

       Conclusion. The End of Collaboration

       List of Abbreviations

       Notes

       Index

       Acknowledgments