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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
Ethics & Morality History & Theory World Self Help Political Strategy

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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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Briliant book

One book that I kept on listening at every given opportunity. Best use of my commute time.

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Greatest book i have ever read

Loved it. This is one of the books I'm going to listen again & again.

Robert Greene is a genius.

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That's one of the great Books I have listened to

If you don't know about these laws, then you will be a prey in this society rather than the predator

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The book can be life changing if used wisely.

Written in a very detailed manner. The book covers all the major aspects required for mastery. Also the narration synchronised it very well with the writing and justified it. Amazing work by the author and the narrator.

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Best for Self Development

We had this book title but its so much better to listen to here, while working or travelling. These laws will change the way people behave towards you.

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An insightful read

This book is a fascinating read. Mr. Greene picks up some famous characters from history and some unknown characters to explain his "laws". Initially, I struggled with understanding why I should even bother applying some of the laws to my own life. For example, Law 14 states: "Pose as a friend, work as a spy", which seems to be relevant a few hundred years ago when Information was scarce. However, it gives a fantastic insight into how human psychology works and has worked for millennia. Just because we have access to the Internet and Social Media, human nature laws are still the same. I am also a massive fan of historical events and hence dealt with Mr. Greene's exploration of people's behaviours and how they adhered to or broke the rules, thus proving the law. This book may seem to make you act in an amoral fashion, but the author just paints a picture of what the world is really like. Sure, most people don't go around planning the downfall of mighty empires, they are driven by the same impulses that drove people in the past to remain in power.

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Brilliant book and brilliant narration

With so much history of power dynamics, this book is a gem in encapsulating all that matters in the realm of power.

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It's a powerful book about how to develop power

The audible book could be heard anytime during morning walk, working with computer, before taking bath and always it provides nice information which is helpful in daily life.

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Good book

This gives good wisdom on how people exercise, use, misuse and counter power. Worth a listen for one time for sure.

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Must read for leaders and anyone who wishes power

You want power? Want to influence people around you? Want to earn respect and admiration of all around you? Want more loyalty from your subordinates? Want your enemies to fear you?
You are in luck for you have found the perfect book. These lessons are crux of lifetime experiences of monarchs, dictators,bureaucrats, leaders in short anyone who handled power masterfully. Save decades of your precious time and save yourself from con artists and deceivers by reading this book.

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