The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene - Non Fiction Strategy Book - Paperback Edition

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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781861972781
Publisher: Profile Books

Overview

The 48 Laws of Power is Robert Greene's landmark guide to the mechanics of influence, drawing on three thousand years of history to distil the strategies used by the world's most powerful figures. Structured as forty-eight standalone laws, each illustrated with vivid historical case studies, this UK paperback edition from Profile Books has become a global phenomenon, embraced by business leaders, strategists, and general readers alike. It remains one of the most talked-about and controversial non-fiction titles of the modern era.

About the Book

Amoral, cunning, and endlessly instructive, this bestselling classic distils centuries of political, military, and courtly history into forty-eight clear, actionable laws of power. Drawing on the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl von Clausewitz, Robert Greene synthesises the tactics of history's most formidable operators into a single, striking volume. Some laws demand patience and restraint, such as never outshining the master, while others call for concealment of intent or total decisiveness against rivals. Each law is brought to life through the real exploits of figures including Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, and P. T. Barnum, showing how power has been won, wielded, and lost throughout history. Bold in design and unflinching in content, the book has attracted both fervent admirers and vocal critics for its unapologetic look at ambition and control. It has gone on to sell millions of copies worldwide and become required reading in business, politics, and popular culture, referenced everywhere from boardrooms to hip-hop lyrics. Whether read as a strategic playbook or a fascinating study of human nature, it offers a rare and unvarnished look at how influence really operates.

• Forty-eight clearly explained laws with real historical examples
• Distils philosophies from Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Clausewitz into one volume
• Striking, giftable paperback design
• A perennial bestseller referenced across business, politics, and culture
• Useful for anyone studying leadership, negotiation, or strategy

About the Author

Robert Greene is an American author renowned for his books on strategy, power, and human nature. Alongside The 48 Laws of Power, he has written several international bestsellers including The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. Greene studied classical studies before working a variety of jobs prior to his writing career. He is known for drawing extensively on historical figures and events, and his work has been referenced by numerous public figures, musicians, and celebrities worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Book

Sharp, endlessly quotable, and packed with unforgettable historical anecdotes, this is essential reading for anyone fascinated by influence, ambition, and the realities of power.

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