This classic work, first published in 1911, provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese civilization. It covers everything from Chinese language and literature to government, religion, and the arts. The author, Herbert A. Giles, was a renowned Sinologist who spent many years living and working in China. His book remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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