Rodrigues, o Intérprete: Um Jesuíta Português no Japão e na China do Século XVI

Synopsis of Rodrigues, o Intérprete: Um Jesuíta Português no Japão e na China do Século XVI

This biographical work chronicles the extraordinary life of João Rodrigues, a Portuguese Jesuit priest who spent 56 years between Japan and China. The book details how Rodrigues became an influential figure in the courts of leaders such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, playing a crucial role in the silk trade and cultural mediation between East and West during the 16th and 17th centuries. Beyond his political and commercial activities, author Michael Cooper explores Rodrigues' intellectual contributions, including his foundational studies on the Japanese language and culture.