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Title: The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof" by Antonio de Mendoza is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. The book serves as one of the earliest detailed English narratives concerning China, capturing the intricate social, cultural, and geographic aspects of the kingdom. It discusses the wealth of information amassed by travelers who had ventured into China, emphasizing the notable advancements in Chinese civilization compared to contemporary European society. The opening portion of the work provides an introduction to the context in which Mendoza's account was written, highlighting the importance of his narrative as a valuable resource for understanding China through the eyes of early European explorers. It notes the editor's intention to explain the circumstances surrounding the compilation of the original work and to present previous accounts of China that had reached Europe. The text describes the curious customs, notable products such as tea and porcelain, and gives a glimpse into the daily lives of the Chinese people, emphasizing their cultural practices and advanced societal structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: González de Mendoza, Juan, 1545-1618
Editor: Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859
Translator: Parke, Robert, active 1588
EBook No.: 39009
Published: Feb 29, 2012
Downloads: 382
Language: English
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
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Melissa McDaniel
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof" by Antonio de Mendoza is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. The book serves as one of the earliest detailed English narratives concerning China, capturing the intricate social, cultural, and geographic aspects of the kingdom. It discusses the wealth of information amassed by travelers who had ventured into China, emphasizing the notable advancements in Chinese civilization compared to contemporary European society. The opening portion of the work provides an introduction to the context in which Mendoza's account was written, highlighting the importance of his narrative as a valuable resource for understanding China through the eyes of early European explorers. It notes the editor's intention to explain the circumstances surrounding the compilation of the original work and to present previous accounts of China that had reached Europe. The text describes the curious customs, notable products such as tea and porcelain, and gives a glimpse into the daily lives of the Chinese people, emphasizing their cultural practices and advanced societal structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: González de Mendoza, Juan, 1545-1618
Editor: Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859
Translator: Parke, Robert, active 1588
EBook No.: 39009
Published: Feb 29, 2012
Downloads: 382
Language: English
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
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.