Pedro de Alfaro and the struggle for power in the globalized Pacific, 1565-1644

"This book examines the career of Pedro de Alfaro, a Spanish Franciscan whose 1579 mission to China collapsed amid accusations of illegal entry and espionage. The author analyzes his remarkable assessment of China's military and civil infrastructure, which had the effect of permanently cha...

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Main Author: Ikemoto, Ashleigh Dean 1984- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham Bpulder New York London Lexington Books [2023]
In:Year: 2023
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Alfaro, Pedro de 1525-1580 / Spain / China / Asia / Imperialism / Foreign trade / History 1577-1580
RelBib Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBH Iberian Peninsula
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Catholic Church (China) History 16th century
B Spain Foreign relations (China)
B Christianity and politics (Spain)
B Spain Politics and government 1516-1700
B De Alfaro, Pedro (approximately 1525-1580)
B Missions, Spanish (China)
B Missionaries (China) Biography
B Franciscans Missions (China)
B China Politics and government 1368-1644
B China Foreign relations (Spain)
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Summary:"This book examines the career of Pedro de Alfaro, a Spanish Franciscan whose 1579 mission to China collapsed amid accusations of illegal entry and espionage. The author analyzes his remarkable assessment of China's military and civil infrastructure, which had the effect of permanently changing Spanish plans for a conquest of China"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1793618593

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