The Jesuits from 1579 to 1724 mounted a sustained mission to spread Christianity to China during the reign of the Ming Wanli emperor (1563-1620) to…
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Introduction to Western specialists on China’s history (Part 3)
Jonathan Spence is the doyen. Formerly a Brit, now an American, his book output on China is prolific. One of his best is Treason by…
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Excellent books — The famous Soong Sisters
One loved money, one loved her country and one loved power. These are the three famous Soong Sisters. There are 2 excellent books on them.…
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