All Formats & Editions

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

"China and the Chinese" consists of a number of Lectures that were delivered during March, 1902, at Columbia University, in the city of New York. They may serve to record an important and interesting departure in Oriental studies. It is not pretended that Chinese scholarship... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

China and Chinese This book, "China and Chinese", by Herbert Allen Giles, is a replication of a book originally published before 1902. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.

Explore the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and history in Herbert Allen Giles's "China and the Chinese." This meticulously prepared print edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the Middle Kingdom, providing insights into Chinese customs, traditions, and the nuances of... Read Full Overview

"China and the Chinese" from Herbert Allen Giles. British diplomat, sinologist, and professor of Chinese language (1845-1935).