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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.
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