The 48 Laws of Power: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills three thousand years of the history of power in to 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 teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), the virtue of stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"), and many demand the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"), but like it or not, all have applications in real life. 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 de
Quick facts about The 48 Laws of Power
- Title: The 48 Laws of Power
- Author: Robert Greene
- First published: 1998
- Genre: business, control (psychology), contrôle (psychologie)
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1968368W
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What is The 48 Laws of Power about?
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills three thousand years of the history of power in to forty-eight well explicated laws.
Who wrote The 48 Laws of Power?
The 48 Laws of Power was written by Robert Greene.
When was The 48 Laws of Power published?
The 48 Laws of Power was first published in 1998.
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