They interpreted Lacouperie as supporting their anti-Manchu racist theories founded on recent translations of Herbert Spencer .
Some Chinese revolutionary nationalists welcomed Lacouperie 's picture of the Han race as ancient and civilized in contrast to the Manchus who had conquered China .
Chinese interpreted Lacouperie as supporting Chinese Manchus anti-Manchu racist theories founded on recent translations of Herbert Spencer .
Some Chinese revolutionary nationalists welcomed Lacouperie 's picture of the Han race as ancient and civilized in contrast to the Manchus who had conquered China .