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The 48 Laws of Power Spiral-bound
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- Print length452 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGeneric
- Dimensions6.9 x 33.02 x 9.5 inches
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- ASIN : B09G3HC7QL
- Publisher : Generic
- Language : English
- Print length : 452 pages
- Item Weight : 2.1 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.9 x 33.02 x 9.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #538,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the authors
Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law. His highly anticipated fifth book, Mastery, examines the lives of great historical figures such as Charles Darwin, Mozart, Paul Graham and Henry Ford and distills the traits and universal ingredients that made them masters. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent).
Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
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Customers find this book to be an essential read that provides a deep dive into the laws of power, with many historic examples and lessons throughout. The writing style is easy to understand, and customers appreciate its beautiful design and captivating layout. While the book offers valuable insights into human behavior, opinions about its ethical content are mixed.
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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an essential and interesting read, with one customer noting it's among their favorites in a short period of time.
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Customers appreciate the book's presentation, noting its beautiful design and captivating layout, with one customer highlighting its impressive embossing.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseBefore reading The 48 Laws of Power, my approach to navigating the social and professional world was... let's call it "optimistically naive." I figured being nice and hoping for the best was a solid strategy. Then this book landed on my desk, and my brain did a complete 180.
Robert Greene doesn't pull any punches. This isn't a feel-good guide to making friends; it's a deep, unflinching look at the dynamics of power throughout history. Distilling centuries of human interaction, strategy, and occasional backstabbing into 48 concise "laws," the book is like getting a crash course in the less-talked-about aspects of human nature.
It's filled with fascinating historical anecdotes, from cunning courtiers to ruthless emperors, illustrating each law with vivid examples. While some of the laws might seem Machiavellian at first glance, the value isn't in becoming a villain, but in understanding the game so you can navigate it more effectively and protect yourself.
Reading this book felt like gaining a new superpower – the ability to recognize power plays and understand motivations that were previously invisible to me. It's incredibly insightful and, frankly, a little bit thrilling to read about the high-stakes games of the past.
If you're ready to move beyond simple pleasantries and understand the deeper currents of influence and strategy, The 48 Laws of Power is an absolutely essential read. It's challenging, sometimes unsettling, but ultimately incredibly empowering. Just be prepared to see the world, and the people in it, a little differently. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to be a more strategic player in life.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThis is a great book. I've been reading it for myself and to my kid. He isn't necessarily old enough to worry about leading an army, seducing a French noble girl, or pleasing the Emperor of China, but the lessons in this book are worth learning. I fear this book probably gets a bad rap as a cynical, Machiavellian practical manual for being a bad guy, but the lessons in this book do apply to nearly all aspects of your life, even if you find some of the approaches and reasoning objectionable. It's better to learn these rules from others' experiences, rather than your own blunders. One thing I love about this book is the historical examples used to justify the rules. The author pulls from all over the world's cultures to show you how politicians, business men, military commanders, politicians, and royals played the game of power. It helps bring history to life and makes historical figures more approachable. The sections on P.T. Barnum, for instance, made me laugh at his audacious showmanship. The sections on Louis the XIV brought him to life as more than just some old French guy with a cane and a blue cape lined with ermine (the Hyacinthe Rigaud portrait). The proverbs and anecdotes and quotes sprinkled throughout the margins also add another layer of context to the book. I like seeing how these rules are essentially universal to the human experience and they're found in Aesop and African proverbs and Chinese anecdotes and Shakespeare, etc.
I believe everyone ought to read this book, even if you don't personally like the lessons it contains. Additionally, I recommend getting the hardcover version. For me, this book is one I'll be proudly adding to my library for re-reading and I like the larger format the hardcover version offers.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025Format: Audible AudiobookVerified PurchaseThe 48 Laws of Power is a powerful and insightful book that offers a deep look into strategy, influence, and human behavior. Each law is backed by historical examples that make the content both educational and engaging. Whether you agree with all of it or not, it challenges you to think critically about power dynamics in everyday life. A must-read for anyone interested in personal growth or leadership.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI loved the audio book and now I love the actual book. A a great mix of history and advice that will have you wanting to read more history books and self help books.
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- Wisdom seekerReviewed in India on June 25, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Wise brother
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T. JReviewed in Sweden on March 10, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Bok
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- Augusto AssalinReviewed in Brazil on May 15, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool, but the cover could be better
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseAugusto AssalinCool, but the cover could be better
Reviewed in Brazil on May 15, 2025
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- I actually received a different book to the one I ordered. I did make the decision to keep it rather than go through the process of returning itReviewed in Australia on April 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insightful read
Only two chapters in and am enthralled
- JessicaReviewed in Singapore on December 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI recommend reading 1 law per day, as there is A Lot to digest, and you need to absorb what your read before going to the next chapter.