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The 48 Laws of Power - by Robert Greene

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About the Book



Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this bestselling work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. As attention-grabbing in its design as it is in content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers.



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 - from the author of The Laws of Human Nature.

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.



From the Back Cover



THE BESTSELLING BOOK FOR THOSE WHO WANT POWER, WATCH POWER, OR WANT TO ARM THEMSELVES AGAINST POWER . . .

A moral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills three thousand years of the history of power into forty-eight well-explicated laws. As attention-grabbing in its design as it is in its content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers. Some laws require prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), some stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"), and some the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally") but like it or not, all have applications in real-life situations. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, P. T. Barnum, and other famous figures who have wielded -- or been victimized by -- power, these laws will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.



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 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 452
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Political
Publisher: Penguin Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert Greene
Language: English
Street Date: March 3, 2021
TCIN: 79255199
UPC: 9780140280197
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-6438
Origin: Made in the USA
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Good read

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Hero - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
My son said it’s a must read
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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.
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Book in poor condition

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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.
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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.
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Great Book

5 out of 5 stars
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- 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
10/10 would definitely recommend.
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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.
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Great book

5 out of 5 stars
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Kpa19 - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is a great book, definitely a must read.
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Awesome

5 out of 5 stars
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Kim - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great book! It is very insightful and thought provoking.
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For men

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alyssa - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
You can tell this book was written by men for men. Extremely manipulative and toxic in my opinion. I tried to push through the book and give it the benefit of the doubt but I can’t lie it’s horrible.
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Awful

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KV - 7 months ago
This is a horrible book made for disgusting people. Returning asap.
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Nice - 8 months ago
I didn’t like the book..
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Power

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Useful and easy to reference back.
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