The Lost Pearl: The Ryukyu Kingdom

In the western Pacific, Ryukyu was once the 'Bridge of All Nations,' with ships shuttling and civilizations blending. The vermilion eaves of Shuri Castle reflected the sea, and the glory of the 'Land of Propriety' lasted for five hundred years. However, after the Meiji Restoration, Japan gradually annexed it, and in 1879, with the 'abolition of the domain and establishment of prefectures,' the Ryukyu Kingdom collapsed, and its land was renamed 'Okinawa.' This book, with 600,000 characters in four volumes, unfolds the vicissitudes: 'Sudden Change' describes the fall from prosperity and the collapse of royal power; 'Exile' narrates the loyalty and perseverance of the royal family and ministers; 'Resistance' depicts the people using culture as a weapon to protect their language and traditions; 'Regret and Resentment' tells of the lingering echoes over a century and the resilience of civilization. This book salvages the epic rise and fall of Ryukyu, portraying the steadfastness of civilization under the might of power. The soul of Ryukyu, like a lost pearl, shines brightly through time.