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Overview: 縱觀歷史,帝制中國與海洋的關係長期來說似乎反覆無常,有時張開雙臂迎接跨越遼闊水域的貿易與旅行,有時卻試圖完全封鎖沿海地區與其外的水域。這種時張時弛的做法所催生出的海洋社群,隨著時間的過去變得跟主流的儒家社會益發疏離。結果,沿海居民的行為對試圖治理他們的人構成挑戰,彼此相互影響。《青龍造》一書中,有著平凡人與大人物和這片藍色領域的過從,布琮任藉由這些由明到清的故事來檢視中國與海洋的關係。書裡出現的有海盜、製圖師、官員、水師提督、海洋文人、皇帝、遠見家與旅人。英語世界對他們的故事所知不多。他們的背景與專長各異,但人生卻都與大海緊密相連。他們敞開心扉,用行動反映出自己的邏輯與反省,而他們的性格、認同與生命歷程也在過程中深到十四世紀至十九世紀初轉變中的海洋中國所影響。

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Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall October 01, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Joshua Wilson
Joshua Wilson July 11, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez July 26, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Andrew Reyes
Andrew Reyes November 17, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
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