Portugal, jesuits, and japan: spiritual beliefs and earthly goods
Auteur :
Weston, Victoria
ISBN :
9781892850201
Date de publication :
12 avr. 2013
Dimensions :
20,3 x 30,5 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
757 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offering a new perspective on global trade relations during the Age of Exploration, this book explores the relationships between Portuguese merchants, Jesuits, and the Japanese during the nanban period (1543-1614). It is illustrated with full-page images of Japanese art and artifacts of the period, from porcelain objects to furniture and weaponry.