Manuel de Almeida

Manuel de Almeida was a Portuguese Jesuit scholar and historian from the 16th century. He is best known for his detailed writings on the history, culture, and geography of Asia, particularly China and Japan, during the Age of Exploration. Almeida aimed to document the cultures he encountered with accuracy and respect, providing valuable insights for Europeans about these distant lands. His work helped bridge understanding between Europe and Asia at a time when global knowledge was rapidly expanding through exploration and trade.