Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Series Editor’S Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. The Islands Of Immortals 7
7. 2. Chinese Insignia In East Asian Politics 17
8. 3. The Messenger Of The Emperor 33
9. 4. The Voyage To China 66
10. 5. The Journey To Changan 86
11. 6. Diplomacy In The Tang Capital 103
12. 7. Weight And Nuances In State Letters 139
13. 8. Information Gathering 180
14. 9. Acquiring Foreign Talent 202
15. 10. The Multipolar Nature Of The International System In Asia 216
16. Appendix 1. A Chronology Of China-Japan Relations From The First To The Ninth Centuries 229
17. Appendix 2. The Letter To The Surveillance Commissioner At Fuzhou Drafted For The Ambassador 233
18. Appendix 3. Components Of Japanese State Letters 237
19. Abbreviations 239
20. Notes 241
21. Glossary 327
22. Bibliography 343
23. Index 375