The book covers the history of the design, construction and service of Japanese heavy cruisers built after the end of the First World War. Consists of 2 parts. The first part shows how, as a result of a short evolution, after the construction of the first cruisers of the Furutaka and Aoba types. original ships of the “Myoko” class, harmonious in their combat qualities, were created, which were significantly superior to the heavy cruisers of the USA and Great Britain.