Between 1609 and 1879, the geographical, political, and ideological status of the Kingdom of Ryukyu (modern Okinawa) was
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Table of contents :
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Status of Ryukyu and Its Relations with Japan and China
Chapter 2. Looking North and Looking West: Shō Shōken and Tei Junsoku
Chapter 3. Empowering Ryukyuans: The Theoretical Foundations of Sai On’s Ryuku
Chapter 4. Re-Creating Ryukyu: Sai On and His Critics
Chapter 5. Contested Visions of Sai On’s Ryukyu
Epilogue and Conclusions
Appendix 1: Ryukyuan Kings
Appendix 2: Glossary of Selected Ryukyuan Terms
List of Abbreviations
Notes
Works Cited
Index