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The memory palace of Matteo Ricci
Book • 1984
The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci is a rich narrative about the life of Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit missionary who spent decades in India and China during the late 16th century.
The book explores Ricci's missionary efforts, his use of mnemonic devices, and his interactions with Chinese culture.
It juxtaposes the worlds of Counter-Reformation Europe and Ming China, offering a unique perspective on global history through the lens of Ricci's extraordinary life.
The book explores Ricci's missionary efforts, his use of mnemonic devices, and his interactions with Chinese culture.
It juxtaposes the worlds of Counter-Reformation Europe and Ming China, offering a unique perspective on global history through the lens of Ricci's extraordinary life.
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Pete Wright
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