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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.

urn:gutenberg:39009:2 2012-02-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Parke, Robert, active 1588 Staunton, George Thomas, Sir González de Mendoza, Juan en 1
2024-11-08T18:05:07Z The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 1 (of 2)

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.

urn:gutenberg:39009:3 2012-02-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Parke, Robert, active 1588 Staunton, George Thomas, Sir González de Mendoza, Juan en 1