The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power is a moral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive work that distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 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. It is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
Praise for The 48 Laws of Power
“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.”
“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