Mass-market paperback. Reprint. Second printing, 1977. [8], 277, [3] p.; 18 cm. Bibliography. This is an expose of gross negligence, near criminal oversight, and a tragic display of ugly megalomania on the part of Joseph C. Grew, Ambassador to Japan during the pre-World War Two period, and some of the individuals close to him in the Department of State. Frank Schuler werved with the Department of State from 1930 until 1953 and was privy to some of the events as they actually unfolded. This work claims to be one of "contemporary journalism", and could be termed "faction" Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has slight wear and soiling.