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.

Yoritomo-Tashi was a philosopher, well known and admired by his people and one of the greatest statesmen that Japan has ever had. 

Yoritomo-Tashi worked as a senior official for the state and wrote extensively on philopsophical subjects. 

The three great pillars of his teachings were reflected in his trio of books:

Common Sense: How to Exercise it, Influence-How to Exert it and Timidity-How to Overcome it