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  • Chuang Tzu
    Aubrey L. (Aubrey Lackington) Moore / Herbert Allen Giles / Zhuangzi
    'Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer' offers a profound exploration of Taoism and Chinese philosophy, revealing the wisdom of one of its most influential figures, Chuang Tzu. Delve into the heart of ancient Chinese thought with this collection of writings, exploring themes of mysticism, ethics, and the search for harmony within oneself and the world. Chuang Tzu’s ...
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    26,22 €

  • China and the Manchus
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Explore the rise and reign of the Manchu Dynasty in 'China and the Manchus,' a classic historical account by Herbert A. Giles. Delve into the fascinating history of China under the Qing Dynasty, and understand the profound impact of the Manchus on Imperial China.This meticulously prepared print edition offers a detailed exploration of Chinese history, focusing specifically on t...
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    17,69 €

  • The Civilization of China
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Explore the rich tapestry of ancient China in Herbert A. Giles’s 'The Civilization Of China.' This insightful work delves into the history, culture, and social life of one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations. From its ancient origins to its enduring legacy, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese society, meticulously researched and presented...
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    20,19 €

  • China and the Chinese Language
    Herbert Allen Giles
    The following Lectures were delivered during at Columbia University, in the city of New York, to inaugurate the foundation by General Horace W. Carpentier of the Dean Lung Chair of Chinese. By the express desire of the authorities of Columbia University these Lectures are now printed, and they may serve to record an important and interesting departure in Oriental studies. It is...
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    13,33 €

  • A History of Chinese Literature
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Herbert Allen Giles (8 December 1845 - 13 February 1935) 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 romanisation system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade-Giles ...
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    19,80 €

  • China and the Chinese
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Herbert Allen Giles (8 December 1845 - 13 February 1935) 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 romanisation system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade-Giles ...
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    16,42 €

  • Historic China and Other Sketches
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Herbert Allen Giles (8 December 1845 - 13 February 1935) 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 romanisation system established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade-Giles ...
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    16,34 €

  • China and the Chinese
    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. ...
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    22,40 €

  • The Book of Chuang Tzu
    Chuang Tzu / Herbert A. Giles / Herbert AGiles
    'The Book of Chuang Tzu' is an ancient and important Chinese spiritual text dating from the 4th century BC. Together with the 'Tao Te Ching', 'The Book of Chuang Tzu' is a an important foundational text for the Taoist philosophy. Notable for its stark difference with the Chinese philosophy of Confucius, Taoism does not encourage one to live a strict life according to a rigid se...
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    18,44 €

  • Chinese Ghost Stories - Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
    Songling Pu / Herbert Giles
    Chinese Ghost Stories - Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, is a collection of 164 Classical Chinese stories compiled by Pu Songling.These hair-raising tales focus on the everyday life of commoners and their interaction ghosts, fox spirits, immortals, demons and other spirits.Pu Songling used the supernatural and the unexplainable to illustrate his ideas of society and gover...
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    20,17 €

  • Strange stories from a Chinese studio (Volume I)
    Sung-ling Pu / Herbert Allen Giles
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve ...
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    16,13 €

  • Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
    Pu Songling / Herbert A. Giles / Herbert AGiles
    Written during the early Qing Dynasty, “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio” is a collection of nearly 500 mostly supernatural tales by Chinese author Pu Songling. The work, which was published posthumously sometime between 1740 and 1766, is comprised of stories varying in length. While the main characters of this book apparently are ghosts, foxes, immortals, and demons, Pu Son...
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    16,67 €

  • Chinese poetry in English verse
    Herbert Allen Giles
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    9,72 €

  • An introduction to the history of Chinese pictorial art
    Herbert A. Giles / Herbert AGiles
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. ...
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    11,70 €

  • Chuang Tzu
    Herbert A Giles
    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. ...
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    87,72 €

  • The Travels of Fa-Hsien (399 414 A.D.), or Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms
    Herbert Allen Giles
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    57,37 €

  • China and the Manchus
    Herbert Allen Giles
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    36,28 €

  • Short Histories Of The Literatures Of The World; Volume 3
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Short Histories Of The Literatures Of The World, Volume 3 offers a fascinating exploration of various global literary traditions. Written by Herbert Allen Giles, this volume provides concise yet insightful overviews, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in comparative literature and cultural history. The book delves into the key movemen...
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    28,92 €

  • The Civilization of China
    Herbert Allen Giles
    The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the near present period of rapid and startling transition.It has been written, primarily, for readers who wish to expand their world view and knowledge on China’s civilization in the hope that it may succeed in alluring them to a wider and more methodical research. ...
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    16,34 €

  • Elementary Chinese San Tzu Ching (1900)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    16,24 €

  • Synoptical Studies In Chinese Character (1874)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Synoptical Studies in Chinese Character is a book written by Herbert Allen Giles and published in 1874. The book is an in-depth study of the Chinese language and its characters. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese writing system, including the meaning and usage of each character. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of th...
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    25,91 €

  • The Civilization of China
    Herbert Allen Giles
    The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the near present period of rapid and startling transition.It has been written, primarily, for readers who wish to expand their world view and knowledge on China’s civilization in the hope that it may succeed in alluring them to a wider and more methodical research. ...
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    12,30 €

  • From Swatow To Canton (1877)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    ''From Swatow to Canton'' is a travelogue written by Herbert Allen Giles in 1877. The book describes his journey from Swatow to Canton, two major ports in southern China. Giles was a British diplomat and sinologist who spent many years in China, studying the language and culture. In this book, he provides a detailed account of his travels, including descriptions of the people, ...
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    23,30 €

  • An Introduction To The History Of Chinese Pictorial Art (1905)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    ''An Introduction To The History Of Chinese Pictorial Art'' is a book written by Herbert Allen Giles and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Chinese pictorial art, covering the period from the earliest times up to the 19th century. It explores the different styles and techniques used in Chinese art, as well as the cultural and histori...
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    32,27 €

  • Chinese Poetry In English Verse (1898)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Chinese Poetry In English Verse is a collection of translations of Chinese poetry by Herbert Allen Giles. The book was first published in 1898 and has since become a classic in the field of Chinese literature. The poems in the book cover a wide range of themes, from love and nature to politics and war. The translations are done in verse form, with each poem presented in both Ch...
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    31,21 €

  • Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio (1916)
    Songling Pu / Herbert A. Giles / Herbert AGiles
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    45,98 €

  • Longinus
    Herbert A. Giles / Herbert AGiles
    Longinus: An Essay On The Sublime is a book written by Herbert A. Giles and first published in 1870. The book is a study of the ancient Greek treatise ''On the Sublime'' by Longinus, which explores the qualities that make great literature and art truly sublime. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the life and works of Longinus, and exp...
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    23,33 €

  • Gems Of Chinese Literature (1884)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Gems of Chinese Literature is a collection of translated works by Herbert Allen Giles, first published in 1884. The book contains a selection of poems, fables, and stories from ancient Chinese literature, including works by Confucius, Lao Tzu, and other famous Chinese writers. The translations are accompanied by historical and cultural notes, providing context and insight into ...
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    33,26 €

  • Historic China And Other Sketches (1882)
    Herbert Allen Giles
    Historic China and Other Sketches is a book written by Herbert Allen Giles and first published in 1882. The book is a collection of essays and sketches on various aspects of Chinese history and culture, as well as travel accounts of Giles’ experiences in China. The book is divided into six sections, each covering a different topic. The first section provides an overview of Chin...
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    41,78 €

  • Chinese Without a Teacher
    Herbert Allen Giles
    ''Chinese Without A Teacher'' is a language learning book written by Herbert Allen Giles in 1901. The book is designed to teach Mandarin Chinese to English-speaking learners without the need for a teacher. It includes a collection of easy and useful sentences in Mandarin, accompanied by a vocabulary for learners to refer to. The book aims to provide learners with the basic know...
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    23,39 €


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