Matteo Ricci's Notes on China

Author: Matteo Ricci
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The Secret Journals of Matteo Ricci holds significant historical value for the study of the history of Sino-Western exchanges during the Ming Dynasty, the history of the Jesuits' missionary activities in China, and even the history of the Ming Dynasty. The authenticity of its records lies in the fact that the author was a European who lived in China for many years and was familiar with Chinese life during the same era. The primary author of this book was a European who lived in China for many years, documenting his missionary experiences in China with a keen sense of observation and a detached perspective. 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 the Jesuits (including Matteo Ricci himself) in China. Therefore, this book holds invaluable historical significance for the study of the history of Sino-Western exchanges, relations, and the Jesuits' missionary activities in China during the Ming Dynasty.