1. Inspiration and Drill = 1

2. The Script = 18

3. Ingenuity and Passion = 38

4. Book Printing and Its Consequences = 55

5. Import-Export = 73

6. Calligraphy = 91

Appendix
1. Notes on Pronunciation = 115
2. Timeline of Chinese Dynasties = 119

Bibliography = 123
Index of Names = 131