The box has age-related yellowing on the spine, while the main body and text are in good condition for their age. There are no issues with readability. Recommended for those who don't mind and intend to use it for research purposes. Contents: 303 pages A detailed research book on the history of Japanese diplomacy. Topics include: The Manchurian Exchange Doctrine and the Choices of Britain and Russia, The Origins of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, The Situation Immediately Before the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, The Establishment of the First Anglo-Japanese Alliance, and The First Anglo-Japanese Alliance and Prince Ito, etc.