{"product_id":"2026200005282-secondhand-the-wise-man-from-the-west","title":"The Wise Man from the West","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: blue stain on first few pages corner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\n\nTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750362198235,"sku":"2026200005282-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/bf95159e-1d16-4699-9ac2-31fe5b5bb7d2.png?v=1778095189","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005282-secondhand-the-wise-man-from-the-west","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}