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 - the Wade-Giles system. Giles discusses the pre-historical origins of religious thought in China, the origins and implications of Taoism, Confuciansm and Buddhism, and also reviews other religions which have impacted on Chinese culture over the millennia.
- ISBN10 0559554648
- ISBN13 9780559554643
- Publish Date 14 November 2008 (first published 12 December 2002)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint BiblioLife
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 72
- Language English