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- Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
- About the Author: Robert Greene, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature, is an internationally renowned expert on power strategies.
- 480 Pages
- Political Science, History & Theory
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About the Book
This amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive book synthesizes the philosophies of Machiavelli, Suntzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz with the historical legacies of statesmen, warriors, seducers, and con men throughout the ages.Book Synopsis
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. This is the only authorized hardcover edition in the US. In the book that People magazine proclaimed "beguiling" and "fascinating," Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), others teach the value of confidence ("Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness"), and many recommend absolute self-preservation ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.Review Quotes
"Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back. Greene . . . has put together a checklist of ambitious behavior. Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust."--New York magazine "Beguiling . . . literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want to be on top."--People magazine "An heir to Machiavelli's Prince . . . gentler souls will find this book frightening, those whose moral compass is oriented solely to power will have a perfect vade mecum." --Publishers Weekly "Satisfyingly dense and . . . literary, with fantastic examples of genius power-game players. It's The Rules meets In Pursuit of Wow! with a degree in comparative literature."--Allure
About the Author
Robert Greene, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature, is an internationally renowned expert on power strategies. He lives in Los Angeles. Joost Elffers is the packaging genius behind Viking Studio's Secret Language series, Play with Your Food, and How Are You Peeling?. He lives in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 6.94 Inches (W) x 1.41 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: History & Theory
Genre: Political Science
Number of Pages: 480
Publisher: Viking
Format: Hardcover
Author: Robert Greene
Language: English
Street Date: October 31, 2023
TCIN: 89436252
UPC: 9780670881468
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-3659
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Good read
5 out of 5 stars
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Hero - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
My son said it’s a must read
Not what I was expecting
1 out of 5 stars
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Shaq83 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This book came highly recommended so I made the purchase expecting good things. Once I got home I read the summary on the back cover and it just sounds like it teaches manipulation in gaining power, and that’s not what I’m looking for. I did not read the book because reading the summary was enough to know the book didn’t align with my personal values, and I will be returning the book.
Book in poor condition
1 out of 5 stars
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Target buyer - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Disappointed. Book is ruined (folded back cover) But I am grateful package was delivered on time and not lost. Review is based on book condition not the content.
No no no
1 out of 5 stars
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Kim S - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I don’t know what I was thinking when I bought this book. Not a fulfilling read.
Great Book
5 out of 5 stars
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10/10 would definitely recommend.
Dark psychology
2 out of 5 stars
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pipster - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
This book is basically about dark psychology. All the 5 star reviews would worry me except that people who didn’t already recognize and understand most of these tricks probably don’t have the intelligence to artfully employ them.
Great book
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Kpa19 - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
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Awesome
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Kim - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
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Awful
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KV - 7 months ago
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I didn’t like the book..
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