Japan in the Early Modern World (Paperback Book)

Name: Japan in the Early Modern World (Paperback Book)
Brand: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

Open Access. Early modern transnational relations and personal encounters were influenced by interactions between Japan and the regions that had become connected to it through expanding global trade and missionary networks. Translation activities linked to Christian missionary activities, overseas trade, and political upheaval in these places all contributed to shaping these interactions. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume explores religion, translation, and transnational relations in the context of the colonial and missionary enterprises involving Japan, between 1550 and 1800. It focuses on the early Catholic mission to Japan, discussing both Protestant and local religious reactions to it, and the publications of the Jesuit mission press in Japan. A survey of the\n\nJapan in the Early Modern World\nReligion, Translation, and Transnational Relations\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked s;