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Religions of Ancient China is a comprehensive book written by Herbert A. Giles, an expert in Chinese culture and language. The book explores the different religious practices and beliefs that existed in ancient China, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religions. The author provides a detailed historical background of each religion, tracing its origins and development over time. He also examines the various rituals, ceremonies, and practices associated with each religion, as well as the role of religious leaders and institutions in ancient Chinese society. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history and culture of ancient China. Overall, Religions of Ancient China is an informative and insightful book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of one of the world's oldest civilizations.The problem of the universe has never offered the slightest difficulty to Chinese philosophers. Before the beginning of all things, there was Nothing. In the lapse of ages Nothing coalesced into Unity, the Great Monad. After more ages, the Great Monad separated into Duality, the Male and Female Principles in nature; and then, by a process of biogenesis, the visible universe was produced.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.