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Religions of Ancient China

Graham Earnshaw

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Herbert Giles was one of the greatest scholars of Chinese culture and his overview of the origins of the religions and philosophical trends that have dominated China over the millennia is a ground-breaking piece of scholarship. Giles, who was for many years professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge, also helped create the romanization system for the pronunciation of Mandarin in English . Giles discusses the pre-historical origins of religious thought in China, the origins and implications of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, and also reviews other religions that have impacted Chinese culture over the millennia.

Pages: 116

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Earnshaw Books

Release: February 01, 2020

ISBN: 9888552600

ISBN 13: 9789888552603

Religions of Ancient China

Graham Earnshaw

0/5 ( ratings)

Herbert Giles was one of the greatest scholars of Chinese culture and his overview of the origins of the religions and philosophical trends that have dominated China over the millennia is a ground-breaking piece of scholarship. Giles, who was for many years professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge, also helped create the romanization system for the pronunciation of Mandarin in English . Giles discusses the pre-historical origins of religious thought in China, the origins and implications of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, and also reviews other religions that have impacted Chinese culture over the millennia.

Pages: 116

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Earnshaw Books

Release: February 01, 2020

ISBN: 9888552600

ISBN 13: 9789888552603

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