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48 Laws of Power

Written by: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Richard Poe
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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

©2000 Robert Greene and Joost Elffers (P)2015 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
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It's The Rules for suits.... Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun-tzu better watch his back." ( New York Magazine)

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Less a self-help book and more an analysis of how people’s self-interest has gained them powerful positions, 48 Laws of Power will open your eyes to the steps it takes to gain ultimate power.

Robert Greene breaks down the main mantras, rules, and ideas behind gaining - and holding - power in his audiobook 48 Laws of Power. This inspiring and powerful listen will teach you all you need to know about how figures in history created power roles for themselves, from meeting people’s needs to offering selective honesty and how to exact the best revenge.

Considered by many to be a ‘cult classic,’ this New York Times and Los Angeles Times best seller has sold over a million copies. Learn how to understand the minds of others, cultivate and meet people’s fantasies, make people dependent on your leadership, and go all the way to the top of the power pyramid. Learn about laws like ‘never reform too much,’ ‘the art of seduction,’ or how to ‘act like a king,‘ as well as old-world thoughts on the laws of human nature, and how to use them to your advantage.

48 Laws of Power not only offers insight into powerful people and the power game at large but looks at the history - both informative and often twisted - that was the basis for so many of these laws. Often ruthless and very much ‘of the times,’ these laws must be viewed within their historical context. However, by analyzing them, we can see patterns and movements that can be applied today (with some adjustments); or critique those less-than-ideal laws used to oppress and keep others down. From Law 1: Never outshine the master, through to Law 15: crush your enemy totally and beyond, the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is an impressive breakdown of power politics throughout history.
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This is probably the best audiobook I’ve ever listened to in my lifetime. Not only is the book itself is compelling, the narrator is also the best I’ve ever heard. Recommended!

Powerful!

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Great book, it give power to people. Gives you the tools to understand politics and the strategies of it. It can answer the question about the rise of some questionnable politic men. It opens so many new possibilities about our comprehension of the psychologie of the 1%.

Ce livre est si puissant qu'il est banni de plusieurs prisons. Explique le système aux gens.

How can a con artist can win the presidency?

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I liked the way he divided the laws, although some of them is way too dark, I think this book gives a heads up about how people (Mean mean people :) ) might act. So that you can be prepared for what they might do.
What I disliked is that by the end of the book I started to feel that this behavior is quite normal in the circle of power which made me really pessimistic.

The narrator did his job amazingly. Thumbs up

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Gives you another perspective that you need to consider

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Amazing book, I will recommend this book to everyone and anyone I come across looking for this type of content.

Great speaker, and great knowledge.

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Enjoyed this book! This will be a go too manual for me as I grow

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