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Citation
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Published in: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London
Publication Location: London
Year: 1748
Item Location
Exhibit: Galileo and China
Section: The Role of the Jesuits
Summary
The Forbidden City was home to the Chinese Emperor and the political center of Chinese government for hundreds of years. Despite occasional tensions, Jesuits from Schall in the 17th century to Gaubil in the 18th century were granted admission as advisors.
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Theme(s): Geography, International Studies, History, Law and Political Science
Geographical Region(s): England, Europe, China, Asia
Resource Type: Book
Chronological Period: 18th century
Resource Type: Book
