Table of Contents

IntroductionThe Imaginary City: Departures Two Worlds: Origins, Portugal and China Boundaries: On the Periphery Memories: The Architecture of History Transitions: Crossing the Threshold Moments: The Culture of Everyday Life Images: Spiritual Topography Illusions: Epilogue

About the Author

Jonathan Porter is professor of history at the University of New Mexico and the author of All Under Heaven: The Chinese World.