Yoritomo-Tashi, whose ideas are presented in this book, ranks as one of the three greatest statesmen that Japan has ever produced.

From what is known of his public career, it is evident that the great Shogun exercised an enormous dominating influence over the minds of his people. To him the art of influencing others was the key to Success.

In twelve lessons drawn from the writings of Yoritomo-Tashi, the methods by which Influence may be exerted and exercised are considered.