The Civilization of China (eBook)
206 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654711872-5 (EAN)
Herbert Allen Giles (1845–1935) was a distinguished British diplomat, sinologist, and scholar who made significant contributions to the Western understanding of Chinese language and civilization. Born on December 8, 1845, Giles spent most of his professional life in the diplomatic service in China, which provided him with an intimate knowledge of the country's culture and society. Giles is perhaps best known for his role in developing the Wade-Giles system of romanization for Mandarin Chinese, which, prior to the adoption of Pinyin, was the most widely used system in the English-speaking world. His linguistic accomplishments, including the pioneering 'Chinese-English Dictionary' (1892), were foundational to Chinese studies in the West. Beyond lexicography, Giles's extensive body of work encompassed Chinese literature, history, and philosophy. His substantial contributions to the field were recognized by his appointment as Professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge in 1897, a position he held until 1932. One of his widely read works, 'The Civilization of China' (1911), continues to be cited for its clear exposition of Chinese civilization's essential aspects. In this work, Giles encapsulates the breadth of Chinese social history, government, education, philosophy, and art, employing a scholarly style that marries academic rigor with accessibility. Giles's legacy in sinology endures through his written corpus, which has provided generations of scholars and the interested public with vital insights into Chinese culture and history. His scholarly style is marked by precision, clarity, and a depth of understanding that reflects his lifelong engagement with China.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.8.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
Schlagworte | ancient China • ancient dynasties • Asian Civilizations • Asian cultural insights • China • chinese dynasties • Chinese history • Civilization • Confucian Philosophy • Cultural heritage of China • East Asian Civilization • Eastern philosophy • Herbert Allen Giles • Historical China analysis • History • History of Asia • Imperial China • Ming Dynasty • Oriental Studies • scholarly analysis • Sinology perspectives • Sinology studies • Traditional Chinese society |
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