Examines the attempt by 16th century Jesuits to convert the Japanese to Christianity. Directing the Jesuits was Alessandro Valignano; his writings, many of them not previously translated or published, are the principle source material for this account of meetings between East and West. more details
Examines the attempt by 16th century Jesuits to convert the Japanese to Christianity. Directing the Jesuits was Alessandro Valignano; his writings, many of them not previously translated or published, are the principle source material for this account of meetings between East and West.