The genesis of antagonism
Mahan and Japanese-American relations
Mahan's influence on Japanese sea power
Pacific rapprochement
From enmity to détente
The Washington Conference
Compromise and reaction
Revolt against the Washington Treaty
The denouement : The London Naval Conference
Japan isolated
Men, organization, and strategic visions, 1931-41
Abrogation of the Washington Treaty and after
The Japanese Navy and the Tripartite Pact
Pacific confrontation
The southward advance and the American embargo
Decision for war.