Publisher's Synopsis
""The Cross and the Dragon"" by John Kesson is a historical account of the spread of Christianity in China during the 19th century. The book provides an overview of the challenges faced by Christian missionaries in China, including cultural differences, language barriers, and political opposition. The author also explores the impact of Christianity on Chinese society, including the role of Christian missions in education and healthcare. The book includes biographical sketches of several prominent Christian missionaries, including Robert Morrison, William Milne, and Hudson Taylor. Overall, ""The Cross and the Dragon"" provides an insightful look into the complex relationship between Christianity and Chinese culture during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
