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Religions of Ancient China

by Herbert Allen Giles

An overview of the religions of China, beginning with Fu Hsi, B.C. 2953-2838, and continuing through the 19th Century.

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Language

English

Original Language

China

Published In

1905

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Herbert Allen Giles was a British diplomat and sinologist who was the professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge for 35 years. Giles was educated at Charterhouse School before becoming a Brit...

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