Chinese Sketches
Herbert Giles, a British diplomat in China from 1867 to 1893, shares his candid observations on Chinese culture and people in these short essays originally published in 1876. After retiring, he returned to England and became the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.
Episodes
Woman and War-Olive Schreiner
"Woman and War" by Olive Schreiner delves into the complex interplay between gender and conflict, exploring the roles women play in wartime and the societal implications of these dynamics. Schreiner's insightful reflections challenge traditional narratives, making this work a profound commentary on the human experience during times of strife. The themes of resilience and the quest for agency reson
Chinese Sketches - Herbert Allen Giles
Herbert Giles was in the diplomatic service in China from 1867 to 1893. His frank observations on Chinese culture and people form the basis of these short essays, published in 1876. On his retirement, he returned to England and served as the Chair of Chinese at Cambridge for 35 years.
Recommended
Foundling | Tortoise Investigates
Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast
Learning English from the News
Global News Podcast
French Weird
The Modern Investor
Maritime Archaeology: Research from the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology (OCMA)
Uk Mix RadioShow
CAA on General Aviation
InsideAIR
Off Court With Greg Rusedski
IELTS, OET and UKMLA PLAB 2 Made Easy Podcast For Medical Professionals
