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Title: The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: González de Mendoza, Juan, 1545-1618
Editor: Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859
Translator: Parke, Robert, active 1588
EBook No.: 42551
Published: Apr 16, 2013
Downloads: 85
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 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Tom Cosmas and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: González de Mendoza, Juan, 1545-1618
Editor: Staunton, George Thomas, Sir, 1781-1859
Translator: Parke, Robert, active 1588
EBook No.: 42551
Published: Apr 16, 2013
Downloads: 85
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.