The Swordless Samurai - Leadership Wisdom of Japan's 16th-Century Legend - Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Paperback, First)

Japan, during most of its history, has been ruled by its all-powerful Emperors. But in the 16th century - called by the Japanese the Age of Warring Clans - regional potentates were endlessly fighting one another with their small armies of samurai warriors.Hideyoshi, who called himself the Swordless Samurai, is the Japanese Horatio Alger. He was of peasant origin, but by bonding to powerful Lord Nobunaga, and by being useful to him day and night, Hideyoshi secured a powerful patron. Much later, Hideyoshi broke all class barriers and ultimately became the most powerful man in Japan.Hideyoshi has long been immortalised - so much so that every schoolboy in Japan is taught the moral that good judgement, keen intelligence, and sharp wits will win out over your adversaries almost every time.Hideyoshi's leadership and success precepts are embedded in the narrative as Hideyoshi wins many bloodless battles. He also won many victories, and analyzes his rise to supreme leadership. His sense of what it took -drive, shrewdness, anticipation, and determination - is readily understandable to a western businessman or businesswoman today.

General

Imprint:	Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	July 2008
Authors:	Kitami Masao
Editors:	Tim Clark
Introduction by:	Tim Clark
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
Edition:	First
ISBN-13:	978-0-312-38233-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > 1500 to 1900 Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > 1500 to 1900
LSN:	0-312-38233-2
Barcode:	9780312382339

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