James Sino
@SinoLityoutube
I run the Sino Lit YouTube Channel, a place for people interested in Chinese History. http://youtube.com/@sinolit
Next Thursday, July 17th at 8:30 PM — I’ll be joined by @JoshFerme for a deep dive into the timeless wisdom of Chinese proverbs: Chengyu 成语. We’re each bringing our top 3 favourites — expect insight, reflection, and a few surprises. Don’t miss it. youtube.com/live/w8Oq-4vUc…
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The Wisdom of Chinese Proverbs. With Special guest @Josh.Ferme.YouTube
Our discussion ran longer than expected. A testament to the depth of the topic. Many thanks to the erudite @RupertAugust for such an engaging exchange. youtube.com/live/jL6ttNacX…
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European Kingship/Chinese Emperorship and their legacies in stone....
I will be streaming in at 8:30 pm (UK time) with @RupertAugust to discuss "Parallel Powers: European Kingship/Chinese Emperorship and their legacies in stone." Join us here. youtube.com/live/jL6ttNacX…
Two approaches to history: Herbert Giles, in his examination of the Hongwu Emperor, builds a case from his administrative reforms to the conclusion that he was a "great monarch." Modern scholarship starts with the conclusion "gulag" and forces the evidence to fit the frame.
The difference between Chinese Emperors and European Kings is written in stone. Walls, castles, tombs, their grandest projects are downstream from their character and style of governance.
If you seek an English counterpart to China's unifying First Emperor, look no further than King Alfred the Great. Now, that would have been an apt comparison.
Herbert Giles usually gets Chinese history right, but he's way off comparing Qin Shi Huang to Napoleon. Napoleon forged a short-lived empire; Qin Shi Huang forged a people, territory and language into a civilisation that lasted 2,000 years.
Herbert Giles usually gets Chinese history right, but he's way off comparing Qin Shi Huang to Napoleon. Napoleon forged a short-lived empire; Qin Shi Huang forged a people, territory and language into a civilisation that lasted 2,000 years.
"Good iron isn't made into nails; good men don't become soldiers." 好 鐵 不 打 釘, 好 漢 不 當 兵 Herbert Giles is correct to note this. Historically, China's elite saw soldiering as a lowly trade, not a path to glory. Even great conquerors like Liu Bang led from the back.
What’s the difference between preservation and conservation? Should we try to keep landscapes as they are or adapt them to change? Tonight at 8pm BST we’ll be debating these questions on YouTube and X with @NathanCJHood @SerBurgundy @TheBlackHorse65
Of all the great Victorian Sinologists, Herbert Giles has the driest wit. His verdict on the celebrated Ming dynasty novel 'Jing Ping Mei'? It's "objectionable" and needs a translator with the nerve of a Burton." To "have the nerve of a Burton" will now enter my lexicon.
Almost no “modern China historians” match the clarity of the Victorians. Here’s Herbert Allen Giles (1845–1905) in The History of Chinese Literature on Confucius:
More than a sage, Confucius was a unique fusion of Teacher and historian. Like Jesus, he articulated a moral vision. Like Herodotus, he established the critical tradition of recording history to guide the future. His dual legacy is immense and unparalleled.
2. Confucius (孔子, 551–479 BC) Why He's Influential: The moral and ethical cornerstone of Chinese civilisation. His teachings formed the core of state ideology and social values for two millennia, directly shaping the government, education system, and family structure.
Join us at 7.30pm tonight as our chairman, @NathanCJHood, answers your questions about who we are and what we're doing over at the Pendragon Foundation. Watch either on X or on YT.
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