The Memory Palace of Matteo RicciThis book is not only a rich and compelling narrative about Ricci's life in Italy, India, and China, but also a significant work of global history, in which intellectual, social, military, maritime, and religious themes are drawn together, juxtaposing the world of Counter-Reformation Europe with that of Ming China. |
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Page 97
... Europe , Ricci 1,6 wrote : Here are more than thirty kingdoms which all follow the administra- tion of the ancient kings . No superstitions are allowed here but every- one holds to the religion of the Lord of Heaven , the supreme ruler ...
... Europe , Ricci 1,6 wrote : Here are more than thirty kingdoms which all follow the administra- tion of the ancient kings . No superstitions are allowed here but every- one holds to the religion of the Lord of Heaven , the supreme ruler ...
Page 301
... Europe had not yet become entirely fanciful when Ricci first reached Macao in 1582 , and this party of young Japanese princes were conducted for all their travels in Europe through areas controlled by the Spaniards or by the Papacy and ...
... Europe had not yet become entirely fanciful when Ricci first reached Macao in 1582 , and this party of young Japanese princes were conducted for all their travels in Europe through areas controlled by the Spaniards or by the Papacy and ...
Page 342
... European , 30 celibacy , 114 Ceylon , 39 character of Chinese people , 42-44 , 47-48 , 54 , 209–31 Charles V , Holy Roman ... Europe , 18-21 ; military developments in , 30-38 . See also specific countries Crucifixion , 14 , 15 , 23 , 50 ...
... European , 30 celibacy , 114 Ceylon , 39 character of Chinese people , 42-44 , 47-48 , 54 , 209–31 Charles V , Holy Roman ... Europe , 18-21 ; military developments in , 30-38 . See also specific countries Crucifixion , 14 , 15 , 23 , 50 ...
Contents
THE APOSTLE IN THE WAVES | 59 |
THE HUIHUI | 93 |
THE ROAD TO EMMAUS | 128 |
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