9780282044336 - Memoirs of Father Ripa, During Thirteen Years Residence at the Court of Peking in the Service of the Emperor of China: With an Account of the ... of Young Chinese a... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the experiences of Father Ripa, an 18th-century missionary sent by the Pope to join the Chinese court in Beijing. The author uses Ripa's extensive personal writings to provide a first-hand account of the journey, the challenges of Chinese court life, and the priest's struggle to reconcile his faith with the complexities of a world vastly different from his own. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in Chinese and European history, providing profound insights into the clash of cultures and the nature of belief in the face of foreign customs. A compelling blend of adventure, cultural exploration, and religious reflection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.