Author: (Italian) Matteo Ricci / (Belgian) Nicolas Trigault
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The main author of this book is a European who lived in China for many years. With his keen sensitivity and an observant attitude, he meticulously recorded his experiences as a missionary in China. The book consists of five volumes: the first volume provides an overview of various aspects of China at the time; the second to fifth volumes narrate the missionary experiences of Jesuits in China, including Matteo Ricci himself. Therefore, this book holds invaluable historical value for researching the history of Sino-Western interactions, relations, the history of the Jesuits' mission in China, and even the history of the Ming Dynasty.