New Life In The Oldest Empire is a historical book written by Charles Filkins Sweet in 1919. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Empire and its culture during the early 20th century. Sweet, who was a missionary in China, gives a detailed account of the country's history, traditions, and religious practices. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Chinese life. The first chapter provides an overview of the country's history, from the earliest dynasties to the present day. The subsequent chapters delve into the Chinese language, literature, art, and philosophy. Sweet also discusses the role of religion in Chinese society, including Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. He explores the customs and beliefs of the Chinese people, including their attitudes towards death and the afterlife. Throughout the book, Sweet provides numerous anecdotes and personal experiences to illustrate his points. He also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the topics he discusses. Overall, New Life In The Oldest Empire is a comprehensive guide to Chinese culture and history. It is an insightful read for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating country and its people.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.
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