[English] Herbert Allen Giles (b. 1845 in Oxford; d. 1935 in Cambridge) was a British diplomat and sinologist. He modified a Mandarin Chinese Romanization system earlier established by Thomas Wade, resulting in the widely known Wade-Giles Chinese transliteration system. [Deutsch] Herbert Allen Giles (geb. 1845 in Oxford; gest. 1935 in Cambridge) war ein britischer Diplomat und Sinologe. Er modifizierte das von Thomas Wade etablierte System zur Romanisierung von Mandarin-Chinesisch, wodurch d...
Historic China
Historic China
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This comprehensive volume offers a detailed exploration of China's rich and extensive history. From ancient dynasties to significant cultural developments, it provides an in-depth look at the events and figures that shaped one of the world's oldest civilizations. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of China's past.
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Historic ChinaHardcover, Oct
420 pages
Franklin ClassicsISBN: 97803424197393 editions available
