It was the Age of Wars, a time of chaos and bloodshed, when the only law was the law of the sword. A peasant boy named Hideyoshi dreamed of becoming a samurai, but he lacked size and strength as well as social status. To realize his ambition, he had to rely on wits alone.  

 A keen student of human nature, he learned to outthink and outmaneuver every foe. Not only did he become a samurai, he commanded vast armies, and finally became ruler of an entire nation.  Hideyoshi far surpassed his childhood ambition: this son of a poor farmer became one of the greatest military and civic leaders the world has ever known.

What enabled an unschooled peasant to out negotiate and conquer ruthless samurai generals?  How did he recruit and retain thousands of devoted followers?

The timeless leadership secrets that Hideyoshi used to reach the pinnacle of power are now available in English for the first time. Destined to take its place beside such classics as The Book of Five Rings and The Art of War, The Swordless Samurai  is required reading for all who seek effective strategies for succeeding in business, conflict, and life.

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