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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragondramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a mission impossible as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for East West understanding. Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor. Disguised as a Buddhist monk, Ricci impressed many with his memory techniques and Western science, spending 30 years in China and fostering East-West understanding. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragondramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a mission impossible as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for East West understanding.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragondramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a mission impossible as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for East West understanding. Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor. Disguised as a Buddhist monk, Ricci impressed many with his memory techniques and Western science, spending 30 years in China and fostering East-West understanding. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragondramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a mission impossible as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.He stayed for 30 years. During this time, his journey took him from southern China and rural life to the mesmerizing city of Nanking and on to Peking, where he eventually had an office in the Forbidden City. Through his belief in cultural engagement rather than military confrontation, he opened new doors for East West understanding.…

Condition: Fair. New York, January 18, 1921., 1921. Fair. - Over 125 words typed on 10-3/4 inch high by 8-3/8 inch wide "The Forum" buff stationery. The journalist and war correspondent Edwin Wildman writes to the American impressario and lecture manager James B. Pond recommending John E. Kellerd, "Do you suppose you could use Mr. John E. Kellerd, one of the leading exponents of Shakespearian Drama? He is a man of character and and ability and is a good public speaker on this topic and upon the American stage ideals etc." He goes on to state that, should Pond be interested, he'd be "glad to send him over to call on you." Signed in full "Edwin Wildman". Folded vertically and horizontally for mailing, the edges of the letter are chipped with a few short tears and pieces out from the right edge. Good. The American journalist and diplomat Edwin Wildman (1867-1932) worked as a writer and war correspondent for Leslie's Weekly. He served as Vice and deputy consul general at Hong Kong, special war correspondent to the Philippines and, for the Hearst papers as Chief Asiatic and special commissioner with allied troops in the war with China from 1900-1901. He later served as president and editor of The Forum Magazine. In the role of Hamlet, the Shakespearian actor John E. Kellerd (1862-1929) broke the then existing record by a series of 102 consecutive performances in 1912-13. The American lecture manager James Burton Pond (1889-1961) was the head of the Pond Lecture Bureau in New York City. He managed lecture tours in the United States by prominent personalities the world over. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback.A Rare Item Life Story of the Buddha in Murals. Buddhis Murals at Mangala Vihara.Previous owners name to Contents page. Contents: Introduction. Preface. Publisher's Note. Life of the Buddha. Stories, The Buddha's Parinmibbana. History of Buddhism. The Ten Perfections. The Story of the Twenty Four Past Buddhas. Temples. Maps of India. Illustrated. 233 pp. We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.). Various (illustrator). …

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See the two men's entries in the Oxford DNB. 3pp, 12mo, with last page written crosswise. On bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. Addressed to 'Dear Sir Edwin' and signed 'F D Lugard'. He regrets to inform him that there is 'no present vacancy in Northern Nigeria', but that he has 'written to the c.o. on behalf of Mr Trayler whom you recommend, & I hope he may obtain an appointment in another Colony if no vacancy occurs in N. Nigeria'. He remembers 'very well indeed' their conversation 'regarding Mount Edwin Arnold, [between Victoria and Albert Nyanza, and subsequently named Lobaba] & also several other occasions after which I had the honour & pleasure of meeting you some years ago'.…

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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Written for readers interested in the economic analysis into the future of the USD, and the rising importance of the RMB. It points out the unsustainability of the dollar standard in the long run, that China has unique incentives to internationalize its cur.…