{"product_id":"9788490079720","title":"Around the World Trip","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJourney Around the World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book narrates the incredible journey of Martín Ignacio de Loyola, a Franciscan missionary who, decades after the first circumnavigation, undertook his own voyage around the world. Through its pages, the reader will discover a firsthand chronicle of the challenges, dangers, and cultural encounters that marked his route from Spain to the Philippines, China, and his return to Europe. A work that combines geographical adventure with the history of evangelization in the Far East during the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe account begins on June 13, 1581, when Martín Ignacio de Loyola sets off for Mexico with the dream of traveling around the world. From there, he travels to the Philippines in 1582 alongside thirty-one Franciscan missionaries, where he begins his evangelizing work. His goal of reaching China leads him to face attacks that almost cost him his life, being assisted by the captain-major of Macau, Arias González de Miranda. After passing through Malacca on December 31, 1583, he returns to the Iberian Peninsula following the Portuguese Route, arriving in Europe in 1584. Once in Spain, he meets with the Council of the Indies and the Father General of the Franciscans, obtaining the bull of Custodian of China from Pope Gregory XIII. In 1585, he departs once again from Lisbon with twenty missionaries for the East, thus closing a cycle of travel, diplomatic management, and missionary commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration and circumnavigation in the 16th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Franciscan missions in the Far East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural encounters and conflicts between Europe and Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEcclesiastical diplomacy and management of papal bulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese and Spanish trade and maritime routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the history of travel and exploration, the expansion of Christianity in Asia during the Early Modern period, and firsthand chronicles of the relations between Spain, Portugal, and the Far East. It will also be of great value to those studying the history of missions and the figure of the Franciscans in the colonial context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and little-known chronicle of a journey around the world made by a Franciscan missionary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirsthand information on the challenges of evangelization in China and the Philippines in the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical testimony regarding maritime routes and diplomatic networks between Europe and Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnique perspective on the life and work of Martín Ignacio de Loyola, great-nephew of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context on papal bulls and the organization of missions in the Far East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Loyola, Martín Ignacio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY-TRAVEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work that recovers a historical testimony of great value for understanding the expansion of Franciscan missions in Asia and the complexities of circumnavigation voyages in the 16th century. The narrative, based on the direct experience of Martín Ignacio de Loyola, offers an authentic and detailed perspective that enriches the knowledge of the history of exploration. Its reading will be especially attractive to scholars and enthusiasts of colonial and religious history, as well as to those looking for travel chronicles with a documentary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406117658971,"sku":"9788490079720","price":17.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007972.jpg?v=1781835191","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490079720","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}