"The Civilization of China" by Herbert A. Giles is a journey through China's extensive past, giving readers a look into its society, culture, lands, and history, mainly in the 20th Century. The book starts by painting a broad picture of China and its geographical boundaries, specifically digging into the "Eighteen Provinces" and "China Proper". Readers will then be introduced to the different climates and land formations that impact the daily lives of people, from their farming methods to business dealings. The population of the country, the numerous dialects of the Chinese language, and the intricate connections linking the provinces together is then addressed to the reader to set up the context of the country. This introduction is a setup for learning about how China changed over time, starting with the deep roots and progressing to significant parts of society like family names, government structures, and the written language.
The Civilization of China
By Herbert Allen Giles
Uncover the story of a nation as it transforms through time, shaped by its lands and the customs of its people.
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About the AuthorHerbert Allen Giles was a British diplomat and sinologist who was the professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge for 35 years. Giles was educated at Charterhouse School before becoming a British diplomat in China. He modified a Mandarin Chinese romanization system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade–Giles Chinese romanization system. Among his many works were translations of the Analects of Confucius, the Lao Tzu , the Chuang Tzu, and, in 1892, the widely published A Chinese–English Dictionary.
Herbert Allen Giles was a British diplomat and sinologist who was the professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge for 35 years. Giles was educated at Charterhouse School before becoming a British diplomat in China. He modified a Mandarin Chinese romanization system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade–Giles Chinese romanization system. Among his many works were translations of the Analects of Confucius, the Lao Tzu , the Chuang Tzu, and, in 1892, the widely published A Chinese–English Dictionary.
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