Herbert Allen Giles

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China and the Chinese

China and the Chinese

Herbert Allen Giles (1845-1935) spent several years as a diplomat in China and in 1897 was appointed Cambridge University’s second professor of Chinese. His published works cover Chinese language and literature, history and philosophy.This series of...

Chinese Poetry in English Verse (????)

Chinese Poetry in English Verse (????)

Dear Land of Flowers, forgive me! -- that I tookThese snatches from thy glittering wealth of song,And twisted to the uses of a bookStrains that to alien harps can na'er belong.Thy gems shine purer in their native bedConcealed, beyond the pry of vulgar...

Chinese Sketches

Chinese Sketches

Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of...

Religions of Ancient China

Religions of Ancient China

An overview of the religions of China, beginning with Fu Hsi, B.C. 2953-2838, and continuing through the 19th Century. Author - Herbert Allen Giles. Narrator - MaryAnnS. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.