The history of that great and renowned monarchy of China. . Wherein all the particular provinces are accurately described: as also the dispositions, manners, learning, lawes, militia, government, and religion of the people. Together with the traffick and commodities of that countrey. Lately written in Italian by F. Alvarez Semedo, a Portughess, after he had resided twenty two yeares at the court, and other famous cities of that kingdom. Now put into English by a person of quality, and illustrated with several mapps and figures, to satisfie the curious, and advance the trade of Great Brittain. To which is added the history of the late invasion, and conquest of that flourishing kingdom by the Tartars. With an exact account of the other affairs of China, till these present times.
Alvaro Semedo (1585-1658)
Category
Books
Date
1655
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 3019797
Summary
Bibliographic description
[10],308,[2]p., 3 plates (1 folding) . ill.., maps, port.. . fol.. Note on flyleaf: 7s. May 29.55. MS notes on contents (17th cent.) on end flyleaf. Remains of projecting title-slip on back pastedown: remaining portion reads "The ...". Provenance: Bookplate: Belton House (earl's coronet & crests). Binding: Calf.
Makers and roles
Alvaro Semedo (1585-1658) Thomas Cross (fl.1632-1682) Martino Martini (1614-1661)