The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof,…
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"The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof…" by Juan Gonzalez de Mendoza is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. This work offers a comprehensive overview of China during the time of Mendoza's research, focusing on its cultural, political, and social dynamics as observed by the author's contemporaries, particularly the Spanish explorers and missionaries. The opening of the text begins with a
detailed introduction of the various religious figures and soldiers who embarked on a journey from the Philippines to explore and document the mighty kingdom of China. It outlines their intentions to engage with the Chinese population, emphasizing their desire to spread the gospel and gather intelligence on this vast and powerful nation. The narrative sets the stage for the subsequent adventures, challenges, and interactions that occur as these individuals navigate the complex socio-political landscape of China, demonstrating both their zealous commitment to their mission and their awe of the land they seek to understand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | González de Mendoza, Juan, 1545-1618 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859 |
| Translator | Parke, Robert, active 1588 |
| Title | The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | China -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Philippines -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Latin America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42551 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 666 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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