China and maritime Europe, 1500-1800
by John E. Wills
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How does John E. Wills’s examination of the interactions between China and maritime Europe challenge or reshape your previous understanding of early modern global history?
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In what ways does the book illustrate the concept of mutual incomprehension versus genuine curiosity during the early encounters between Chinese officials and European merchants or missionaries?
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Wills highlights the immense power and stability of the Ming and Qing dynasties during a period when maritime Europe was rapidly expanding; how does the book portray China's agency in these cross-cultural exchanges?
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