Re: Brithenig/Aelyan North America (was: Re: Languages in the Brithenig universe)

Am 04/06 16:12  Matt Pearson yscrifef:

> Speaking as an interested outside observer, I think this whole issue of how the
> colonisation of the Americas could have remained limited should be given
> serious
> thought.  What was it, specifically, which gave the indigenous peoples a
> fighting
> chance against encroaching Europeans in *that* universe, whereas they had
> almost no chance in *this* universe?  I find it extremely implausible that the
> European colonists were simply more well-meaning and respectful of native
> peoples *there* than they were *here*.
>
I don't think that colonisation remained limited.  All I know at this
stage is that we haven't got to the other side of *there* yet.  The bear
hasn't climbed the mountain yet.  The Brithenig Universe was never meant
to be a utopia - rather it is a reflection of ourselves.

I would like a better name than the Brithenig universe.  That's turning
into just one part of a shared world of linguafictors.  Any suggestions
for a proper name for the B.U.?

- andrew.
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Andrew Smith, Intheologus                       hobbit@earthlight.co.nz

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