The Wise Man from the West
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: blue stain on first few pages corner
What does it take for one man to bridge the gap between two completely different worlds? In "The Wise Man from the West," Vincent Cronin tells the incredible true story of Matteo Ricci, the 16th-century Jesuit priest who became the first European to enter the forbidden city of Peking. To win the trust of the Chinese Ming dynasty, Ricci had to do the unthinkable: he mastered the complex Chinese language, adopted the dress of a Mandarin scholar, and used his knowledge of mathematics and astronomy to prove his worth to the Emperor’s court. This is a vivid, gripping biography of a pioneer who sought to unite East and West through intellect and empathy rather than force. Whether you are a fan of historical adventure or the history of cultural exchange, Cronin’s masterpiece offers a fascinating window into a man who remains a legendary figure in both European and Chinese history.
Author: Vincent Cronin
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: blue stain on first few pages corner
What does it take for one man to bridge the gap between two completely different worlds? In "The Wise Man from the West," Vincent Cronin tells the incredible true story of Matteo Ricci, the 16th-century Jesuit priest who became the first European to enter the forbidden city of Peking. To win the trust of the Chinese Ming dynasty, Ricci had to do the unthinkable: he mastered the complex Chinese language, adopted the dress of a Mandarin scholar, and used his knowledge of mathematics and astronomy to prove his worth to the Emperor’s court. This is a vivid, gripping biography of a pioneer who sought to unite East and West through intellect and empathy rather than force. Whether you are a fan of historical adventure or the history of cultural exchange, Cronin’s masterpiece offers a fascinating window into a man who remains a legendary figure in both European and Chinese history.