
Amaury de Riencourt's 'The Soul of China' offers an in-depth examination of the distinctive psychological and cultural essence of Chinese civilization. The book traces the historical evolution of Chinese thought (Confucianism, Taoism), political systems (imperial dynasties), and social values, seeking to articulate the fundamental 'soul' or enduring characteristics that have defined China's unique identity and its long, cyclical history.
and then he wrote The Soul of India and the soul of China
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"This book by Amaury de Riencourt is mentioned as one of his works that explores the 'mental system and the character' of different civilizations, fitting the speaker's broader interest in civilizational analysis and understanding the deep cultural underpinnings of societies."





