CHINA - HONG KONG - Matteo Ricci maps did not put China at centre of the world [AN]

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Father Ricci drew many maps. Well-known scholar Father Criveller speaks to AsiaNews about the incorrect but widespread belief that the Jesuit put China’s at the centre, making it larger to please the Chinese. Cartography as an instrument of mission and to learn about God’s creation

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