The González de Mendoza, Juan 1545-1618 creator Staunton, George Thomas, Sir 1781-1859 Parke, Robert, active 1588 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof…" by Juan Gonzalez de Mendoza is a historical account likely written in the late 16th century. This work offers a comprehensive overview of China during the time of Mendoza's research, focusing on its cultural, political, and social dynamics as observed by the author's contemporaries, particularly the Spanish explorers and missionaries. The opening of the text begins with a detailed introduction of the various religious figures and soldiers who embarked on a journey from the Philippines to explore and document the mighty kingdom of China. It outlines their intentions to engage with the Chinese population, emphasizing their desire to spread the gospel and gather intelligence on this vast and powerful nation. The narrative sets the stage for the subsequent adventures, challenges, and interactions that occur as these individuals navigate the complex socio-political landscape of China, demonstrating both their zealous commitment to their mission and their awe of the land they seek to understand. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-04-16 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified China -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Philippines -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Latin America -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 G Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42551 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42551 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133955.0 42551