Generation Of Giants: The Story Of The Jesuits In China In The Last Decades Of The Ming Dynasty (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163387085)

""Generation of Giants: The Story of the Jesuits in China in the Last Decades of the Ming Dynasty"" is a historical account written by George H. Dunne. The book tells the story of the Jesuit missionaries who arrived in China during the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and their interactions with the Chinese people and culture. The Jesuits were primarily interested in spreading Christianity in China, but they also played a significant role in introducing Western science, technology, and philosophy to the Chinese. The book explores the challenges faced by the Jesuits in their efforts to convert the Chinese, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from the Chinese government. It also examines the impact of the Jesuits on Chinese society, particularly in the areas of education, medicine, and astronomy. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of a fascinating period in Chinese history and the role played by the Jesuits in shaping it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George H. Dunne
ISBN-10: 1163387088
ISBN-13: 9781163387085
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d