The 48 Laws of Power

Written by Robert Greene

Master the art of power with 48 laws for domination and defense.

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452 pages· 218,344 words

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the cunning world of power with Robert Greene's 'The 48 Laws of Power.' Delve into strategies inspired by Machiavelli and Sun Tzu, illustrated through historical figures like Queen Elizabeth I and P.T. Barnum. Whether seeking conquest or self-defense, these laws reveal the secrets of influence and control. Will you wield power or fall victim to it?

From the publisher

“48 Laws of Power” is a practical, readable guide for anyone who wants power, watches power, or want to arm himself against power. Written by Robert Greene and produced and designed by Joost Elffers, the renowned packager of “The Secret Language of Birthdays,” “The 48 Laws of Power” will be known as the essential–and controversial–guide to modern manipulation. In a bold and elegant two-color package, “The 48 Laws of Power” synthesizes the philosophies of Machiavelli, Suntzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz, with the historical legacies of statesmen, warriors, seducers, and con men throughout the ages. Using the stories of such figures as Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, and P. T. Barnum, the Laws are illustrated through the tactics, triumphs, and failures of those who have wielded– and those who have been victimized by–Power. At work, in relationships, on the street, or on the five o’clock news, these Laws are exerted everywhere. Whether your interest is conquest, self-defense, or simply being an educated spectator, “The 48 Laws of Power” will be the most important book you buy this year.

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