Barbarian - Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Further information: Viking revival, Noble savage, and Philistinism

Italians in the Renaissance often called anyone who lived outside of their country a barbarian.

Spanish sea captain Francisco de Cuellar who sailed with the Spanish Armada in 1588 used the term 'savage' ('salvaje') to describe the Irish people.

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