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: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham Lexington Books 2023
In:Year: 2023
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Alfaro, Pedro de 1525-1580 / Franciscans / China / Missionary journey / Espionage / History 1577-1580
B Spain / Imperialism / Foreign trade / China / History 1565-1644
Further subjects: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 Christianity and politics
B Missions, Spanish
B Catholic Church
B 1368-1700
B Franciscans Missions (China)
B Missions
B History
B China Politics and government 1368-1644
B China Foreign relations (Spain)
B Spain
B Catholic Church (China) History 16th century
B Spain Foreign relations (China)
B Franciscans
B Missionaries
B Biographies
B Diplomatic relations
B China
B Politics and government
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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:1793618607

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