Generation Of Giants : The Story Of The Jesuits In China In The Last Decades Of The Ming Dynasty (Paperback)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work. ""Generation of Giants: The Story of the Jesuits in China in the Last Decades of the Ming Dynasty"" is a historical account of the Jesuit missionaries who traveled to China during the late Ming Dynasty. Written by George H. Dunne, the book explores the Jesuits' efforts to spread Christianity in China, their interactions with the Chinese people and government, and their impact on Chinese culture and society. The book begins by providing a historical context for the Jesuits' arrival in China, detailing the political and social climate of the time. It then delves into the experiences of individual Jesuits, such as Matteo Ricci, who played a significant role in the Jesuits' mission in China. Throughout the book, Dunne examines the challenges the Jesuits faced in their mission, including language barriers, cultural differences, and tensions with the Chinese government. He also explores the Jesuits' contributions to Chinese society, including their introduction of Western science and technology. Overall, ""Generation of Giants"" offers a detailed and fascinating look at the Jesuits' mission in China during a pivotal moment in Chinese history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in China, the history of the Jesuits, or the history of China during the Ming Dynasty.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.