The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Issue 15

by Juan González de Mendoza

Originally published in 1585, 'The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China' was one of the earliest European accounts of China. Written by the Spanish missionary Juan Gonz lez de Mendoza, the book provides a detailed description of Chinese society and culture, as well as insights into the country's history and politics. This edition includes a new introduction by historian Anthony Grafton, which situates the work within the broader context...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020083859
• ISBN13: 9781020083853
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"