An Historical Sketch of the Portuguese Settlements in China: And of the Roman Catholic Church and Mission in China. A Supplementary Chapter, Description of the City of Canton

By Anders Ljungstedt

Book Overview

""An Historical Sketch Of The Portuguese Settlements In China: And Of The Roman Catholic Church And Mission In China"" is a book written by Anders Ljungstedt that provides a comprehensive overview of the Portuguese settlements in China and the Roman Catholic Church's mission in the country. The book explores the history of the Portuguese in China, including their arrival in the early 16th century and their establishment of trading posts in cities such as Macau and Canton. It also delves into the political and economic relationship between the Portuguese and the Chinese, as well as the impact of their presence on Chinese society.The second part of the book focuses on the Roman Catholic Church's mission in China, which began in the 16th century with the arrival of Jesuit missionaries. Ljungstedt examines the challenges faced by the Church in converting the Chinese population and the various strategies employed by the missionaries to spread their message. He also discusses the conflicts that arose between the Church and the Chinese government, which ultimately led to the suppression of Christianity in China in the 18th century.Throughout the book, Ljungstedt draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official documents, letters, and diaries, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the Portuguese settlements in China and the Roman Catholic Church's mission in the country. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of China, the Portuguese empire, or the history of Christianity in Asia.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432655450
• ISBN13: 9781432655457
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"