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  • The Civilization of China

    by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • A History of Chinese Literature

    by Herbert G. Giles ...
    A History of Chinese Literature is THE classic introduction to Chinese literature, which has given to the world exquisite poetry and such classics as Monkey, The Analects of Confucius, the works of Chuang Tzu, and other writings over a time span of 2,500 or more years.Author, Professor Giles, a legendary scholar of Chinese, was best known for the Wade-Giles romanization system. In this book he ... Read more

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  • The Civilization Of China (Mobi Classics)

    by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    Herbert Allen Giles (8 December 1845 - 13 February 1935) was a British diplomat and sinologist, educated at Charterhouse. He modified a Mandarin Chinese Romanization system earlier established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade-Giles Chinese transliteration system. Among his prolific works were translations of Confucius, Chuang Tzu, Lao Tzu, and the first widely published Chinese ... Read more

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  • Chinese Sketches

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    Chinese sketches presents an exploration of cultural observations shaped by years spent within a society often misrepresented by outside perspectives. Drawing from portions of the text, the summary highlights how the work challenges simplified foreign assumptions by offering a more balanced understanding of customs, daily practices, and social structures. Central ideas emphasize how rituals ... Read more

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  • Religions of Ancient China

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    In "Religions of Ancient China," Giles explores various aspects of religious life in ancient China, including:Ancestral Worship: The book discusses the importance of ancestral worship in ancient Chinese society, where reverence for ancestors played a significant role in family and community life.State Religion: Giles delves into the state rituals and religious practices conducted by the rulers and ... Read more

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  • Religions of Ancient China

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    Early Chinese writers tell us that Fu Hsi, B.C. 2953-2838, was the first Emperor to organize sacrifices to, and worship of, spirits. In this he was followed by the Yellow Emperor, B.C. 2698-2598, who built a temple for the worship of God, in which incense was used, and first sacrificed to the Mountains and Rivers. ... Read more

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  • A History of Chinese Literature

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    Contains a Table of Contents.This is the first attempt made in any language, including Chinese, to produce a history of Chinese literature. Native scholars, with their endless critiques and appreciations of individual works, do not seem ever to have contemplated anything of the kind, realising, no doubt, the utter hopelessness, from a Chinese point of view, of achieving even comparative success in ... Read more

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  • Religions Of Ancient China

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    Religions of ancient China provides a detailed exploration of the spiritual and philosophical traditions that shaped early Chinese civilization. The book begins by examining foundational monotheistic beliefs, highlighting reverence for a singular divine presence and the natural world, which inspired practices such as sacrifices and ancestral veneration. It then traces the emergence of Confucianism ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • China And The Manchus

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    China and the Manchus presents a concise historical study of the rise of the Manchu people and their eventual transformation into a ruling power that reshaped China. The narrative traces their development from early tribal communities into a force capable of challenging and overturning established dynasties, emphasizing how shifting alliances, territorial struggles, and expanding influence ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • The Civilization Of China

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    The civilization of China offers an expansive introduction to the development of a vast society shaped by varied landscapes, longstanding traditions, and evolving systems of governance and culture. The opening focuses on the regions commonly known as the Eighteen Provinces, using their contrasting climates and terrains to show how geography influences daily life, agricultural patterns, and local ... Read more

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  • China and the Chinese

    by Herbert Giles ...
    Written by one of the top sinologists of the late 19th century, this book was in its era one of the best-selling and most authoritative books on the topic. Published in 1902. ... Read more

    $8.09 CAD

  • The Civilization of China

    by Herbert A. Giles ...
    The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the present period of rapid and startling transition.It has been written, primarily, for readers who know little or nothing of China, in the hope that it may succeed in alluring them to a wider and more methodical survey. ... Read more

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