The "China Yesterday" series include a few Sinological and biographical works on the topics of Chinese history, literature, society, etc. All these works were written by foreigners and shed light on China in unique perspectives. The Civilization of China suggests a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the early 20th century. The Civilization of China, written by the famous British sinologist Herbert Giles, briefly introduces the Chinese history and social conditions during the latter half of 19th century and early 20th century.