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The 48 Laws Of Power (The Robert Greene Collection) Paperback – 20 November 2000
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Robert Greene
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Drawn From 3,000 Years Of The History Of Power, This Is The Definitive Guide To Help Readers Achieve For Themselves What Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis Xiv And Machiavelli Learnt The Hard Way. Law 1: Never Outshine The Master Law 2: Never Put Too Much Trust In Friends; Learn How To Use Enemies Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions Law 4: Always Say Less Than Necessary. The Text Is Bold And Elegant, Laid Out In Black And Red Throughout And Replete With Fables And Unique Word Sculptures. The 48 Laws Are Illustrated Through The Tactics, Triumphs And Failures Of Great Figures From The Past Who Have Wielded - Or Been Victimised By - Power.
- Print length452 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherProfile Books
- Publication date20 November 2000
- Dimensions16.8 x 2.6 x 23.4 cm
- ISBN-109781861972781
- ISBN-13978-1861972781
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The 48 Laws of Power
Laws of Power is a practical, readable guide for anyone who wants power, watches power, or want to arm themselves 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.
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Robert Greene, author of bestselling books including Mastery, The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction (both from Profile), has a degree in Classical Studies and has been an editor at Esquire and other magazines. He is also a playwright and lives in Los Angeles.
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- ASIN : 1861972784
- Publisher : Profile Books; Main edition (20 November 2000)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 452 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781861972781
- ISBN-13 : 978-1861972781
- Dimensions : 16.8 x 2.6 x 23.4 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #2 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Higher & Continuing Education
- #1 in Sociology
- #1 in Textbooks & Study Guides
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
First depressing, then exciting, but always interesting.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 August 2018Verified Purchase
I have lost my innocence from reading this book and realised that there really are people who are out to get you (paranoia aside). People exist like the people described in this book who will manipulate the situation and use you for their own ends. While this book outright advocates that you do this (because other people are bound to be doing it so why don't you join them and get them before they get you, which is a highly flawed argument), this is clearly not always the best course of action.
However, this book has helped me in ways that I did not expect. I am more aware of what other people are doing, I am actually more concerned with the welfare of others, and I realised that it is important to at least have power over your own life so I am now a much more in control person who is more disciplined. I am also more excited about life somewhat, knowing that you can have fun improving yourself and your position in life and in the world.
I am not sure that I will follow each and every rule of the book, but it's an interesting read and some of the laws are fairly neutral such as being careful about what you say to people, not always showing all of your cards and never appearing or being smarter than those above you, especially in a professional work situation. Laws such as these are good for self-preservation, if nothing else.
But if you take everything in this book as gospel, then you may lose your humanity (as other reviewers have said) and/or you may realise that the heights of power are not what you wanted after all. Ultimately, take this book with a barrel of salt and maybe go for the more morally neutral laws, lest you be completely corrupted by the dark side of the world.
However, this book has helped me in ways that I did not expect. I am more aware of what other people are doing, I am actually more concerned with the welfare of others, and I realised that it is important to at least have power over your own life so I am now a much more in control person who is more disciplined. I am also more excited about life somewhat, knowing that you can have fun improving yourself and your position in life and in the world.
I am not sure that I will follow each and every rule of the book, but it's an interesting read and some of the laws are fairly neutral such as being careful about what you say to people, not always showing all of your cards and never appearing or being smarter than those above you, especially in a professional work situation. Laws such as these are good for self-preservation, if nothing else.
But if you take everything in this book as gospel, then you may lose your humanity (as other reviewers have said) and/or you may realise that the heights of power are not what you wanted after all. Ultimately, take this book with a barrel of salt and maybe go for the more morally neutral laws, lest you be completely corrupted by the dark side of the world.
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Carlos Neto
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Intriguing
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I don't recommend this book to everyone...in my opinion this books is very good for people that were used and kind hearted people...Not everyone will be able to understand the value of this book people might say it's a immoral book, however it's very helpful if you are a very altruistic person it will help balance your extremely kind personality...
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Jean-Luc Mauricette
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing more than a guide to manipulation and using others for your own personal gain.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 February 2020Verified Purchase
After reading parts of this book, it appears the author has several sociopathic tendencies. These aren't 'laws of power' but more so ways to manipulate, use others and abuse your position of trust/power where possible. If that's what you're after then sure, it's a great read but I couldn't enjoy such an unethical book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book out there which teaches you to gain power!
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 24 March 2019Verified Purchase
🔥 What to say about this one!
I feel myself so lucky to read this book.
This book is a must read for those who wants to gain power.
Keep in mind that this book is not a candy!
It's red chilli.
This book is rude, bare and BAD it teaches all tactics to gain power and though they are not pleasant and cute... They are worthy and will get you there!
These tactics are extracted from the teachings of great warriors and old texts, so don't blame author if you feel the concept to be rude.
I was waiting for it's arrival and can say that this is one of those books I love from bottom of my heart
Talking about the product, the book is bigger than the usual book size.
I like the presentation style.
The examples given in red colour and alignment makes it interesting to read
The paper quality is okayish
But the content is worthy
You won't regret spending for this book!
I feel myself so lucky to read this book.
This book is a must read for those who wants to gain power.
Keep in mind that this book is not a candy!
It's red chilli.
This book is rude, bare and BAD it teaches all tactics to gain power and though they are not pleasant and cute... They are worthy and will get you there!
These tactics are extracted from the teachings of great warriors and old texts, so don't blame author if you feel the concept to be rude.
I was waiting for it's arrival and can say that this is one of those books I love from bottom of my heart
Talking about the product, the book is bigger than the usual book size.
I like the presentation style.
The examples given in red colour and alignment makes it interesting to read
The paper quality is okayish
But the content is worthy
You won't regret spending for this book!
169 people found this helpful
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Gillers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not encouraging you to be a good person and integrity is out the window.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 18 October 2022Verified Purchase
Not encouraging you to be a good person and integrity is out the window. A handbook for wicked people. It can be sometimes, as stated by others, contradictory in its advice.
It might too, explain say, the actions of an ancient Chinese Emperor or two but in today's world unless the lie is really big lies get found out in one's lifetime and people see what a person is really about.
PS On a fanciful note if you can read it without being tainted then Well done!
Don't be like Robert Jordan's fictional Amanar reading his evil Dread Book of Typhon!
Realistically once again though, the book is valuable in my view for getting in the head of evil people who will do and have done anything to get 'ahead' whilst appearing to all intents and purposes clean.
It might too, explain say, the actions of an ancient Chinese Emperor or two but in today's world unless the lie is really big lies get found out in one's lifetime and people see what a person is really about.
PS On a fanciful note if you can read it without being tainted then Well done!
Don't be like Robert Jordan's fictional Amanar reading his evil Dread Book of Typhon!
Realistically once again though, the book is valuable in my view for getting in the head of evil people who will do and have done anything to get 'ahead' whilst appearing to all intents and purposes clean.
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