It includes a traditional account of Ryukyu's history, and describes in depth the kingdom's [[tribute|tributary]] relationship with China as well as the system of [[Chinese investiture envoys]]. Chou also describes the kingdom's government and administration, military and legal affairs, taxation systems, and the customs and characteristics of the people, suggesting a climactic logic for the latter. Though he also describes many of the kingdom's temples and other famous or remarkable sites, including sketches of several famous sites, Chou for the most part describes Ryukyu as a barbarian kingdom, inferior to the lofty cultural standards of the Middle Kingdom (China)<ref name=kerr211/>. | It includes a traditional account of Ryukyu's history, and describes in depth the kingdom's [[tribute|tributary]] relationship with China as well as the system of [[Chinese investiture envoys]]. Chou also describes the kingdom's government and administration, military and legal affairs, taxation systems, and the customs and characteristics of the people, suggesting a climactic logic for the latter. Though he also describes many of the kingdom's temples and other famous or remarkable sites, including sketches of several famous sites, Chou for the most part describes Ryukyu as a barbarian kingdom, inferior to the lofty cultural standards of the Middle Kingdom (China)<ref name=kerr211/>. |