Lionel Giles books in order
British sinologist, writer and philosopher
- Lived
- 1875–1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 1
Lionel Giles published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Chinese Philosophy (1949).
Updated September 2026
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Chinese Philosophy
Lionel Giles's most-read book.
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Chinese Philosophy (1949)
About Lionel Giles
Lionel Giles CBE was a British sinologist, writer, and philosopher. Lionel Giles served as assistant curator at the British Museum and Keeper of the Department of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books. He is most notable for his 1910 translations of The Art of War by Sun Tzu and The Analects of Confucius.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lionel Giles FAQ
- How many books has Lionel Giles written?
- Lionel Giles published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lionel Giles's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Chinese Philosophy.
- What is Lionel Giles's last book?
- Chinese Philosophy (1949).
- What is Lionel Giles's most famous book?
- Chinese Philosophy (1949) is Lionel Giles's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.