Cross and Dragon ā Matteo Ricci and China
In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times,Ā Cross and DragonĀ dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a āmission impossibleā as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.
Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.
He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for EastāWest understanding.
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| ISBN : 9789888876907 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Kong, Edwin | |
| PUBLISHER : Hong Kong University Press | PUBLICATION DATE : January 24, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT :Ā |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : PaperbackĀ | |
DIMENSION : 5.83 x 8.27
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In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times,Ā Cross and DragonĀ dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a āmission impossibleā as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.
Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.
He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for EastāWest understanding.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9789888876907 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Kong, Edwin | |
| PUBLISHER : Hong Kong University Press | PUBLICATION DATE : January 24, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT :Ā |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : PaperbackĀ | |
DIMENSION : 5.83 x 8.27
Ā
