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  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Translated by Giles Herbert Allen ...
    First Edition 1889The translator of Chuang Tzŭ has asked me to append a note on the philosophy of chs. i-vii. It is difficult to see how one who writes not only in ignorance of Chinese modes of thought, but with the preconceptions of Western philosophy, can really help much towards the understanding of an admittedly obscure system, involving terms and expressions on which Chinese scholars are not ... 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Daoist Wisdom Tales, Paradox, and the Art of Living Lightly in Warring States China

    by Zhuangzi, Delia Penmere ...
    Translated by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer presents the classic Daoist vision through paradox, fable, dialogue, satire, and lyrical philosophical prose. Its chapters move from metaphysical reflections on the Dao and the relativity of distinctions to comic attacks on pedantry, ambition, and coercive government. Set against the intellectual ferment of China's Warring States period, the work ... 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Chuang Tzu

    by Herbert A Giles ...
    First published in 1889. This re-issues the second, revised edition of 1926. Chuang Tzu was to Lao Tzu, the author of Tao Tê Ching, as Hui-neng, the sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, was to Bodhidharma, and in some respects St.Paul to Jesus; he expanded the original teaching into a system and was thus the founder of Tao-ism. Whereas Lao Tzu was a contemporary of Confucius in the sixth century B.C, ... Read more

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  • China and the Manchus

    Exploring China's Manchu Era: Conquest, Rule, and Legacy

    by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    In "China and the Manchus," Herbert Allen Giles provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex dynamics between the Han Chinese and the Manchu rulers during the Qing dynasty. Through a meticulous blend of historical analysis and literary narrative, Giles delves into the cultural, political, and social ramifications of Manchu rule over China. His stylistic approach melds scholarly rigor with ... 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

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  • 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

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