Ambassadors from the Island of Immortals: China-Japan Relations in the Han-Tang Period 9780824861391
Using recent archaeological findings and little-known archival material, Wang Zhenping introduces readers to the world o
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Table of contents :
Contents
Series Editor’S Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Islands Of Immortals
2. Chinese Insignia In East Asian Politics
3. The Messenger Of The Emperor
4. The Voyage To China
5. The Journey To Changan
6. Diplomacy In The Tang Capital
7. Weight And Nuances In State Letters
8. Information Gathering
9. Acquiring Foreign Talent
10. The Multipolar Nature Of The International System In Asia
Appendix 1. A Chronology Of China-Japan Relations From The First To The Ninth Centuries
Appendix 2. The Letter To The Surveillance Commissioner At Fuzhou Drafted For The Ambassador
Appendix 3. Components Of Japanese State Letters
Abbreviations
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
