The Ryukyus: A History of the Island Kingdom at the Heart of East Asia

by Ibrahim Jalal

The captivating story of the Ryukyu Islands, located to the south of the main Japanese islands, covers the rise and fall of a maritime kingdom and its enduring legacy. The Ryukyus, which include Okinawa, have a rich and complex history which contains influences from a variety of cultures, including China, Japan and Southeast Asia and dates back over 30,000 years. Once a major trading power in the region, they maintained a complex relationship with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9888843214
• ISBN13: 9789888843213
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Earnshaw Books Ltd
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"