The Concise Edition of this huge international bestseller - the 48 laws are illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures of great figures from the past who have wielded - or been victimised by - power.

The perfect gift book for the power hungry (and who doesn't want power?) at an excellent price. At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o'clock news: the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most useful and entertaining books ever.

This book 'teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.' (Independent on Sunday) The distilled wisdom of the masters -illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures from Elizabeth I to Henry Kissinger on how to get to the top and stay there.

Wry, ironic and clever this is an indispensable and witty guide to power. The laws are now famous:
Law 1: Never outshine the master
Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies
Law 3: Conceal your intentions
Law 4: Always say less than necessary

Details

ISBN13: 9781861974044
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 208
Edition: Main
Publication Date: 28 Apr 2013
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 16.4(H)x11.4(L)x1.4(W)179
Weight (gm): 179

Author Biography

Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction (both from Profile), has a degree in Classical Studies and has been an editor at Esquire and other magazines. He is also a playwright and lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

If power is your ultimate goal, this is the book you need * The Times *
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 * New York 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 *
Entertaining ... Rambo-inspired mentality oozes from every khaki-ed, muscle-bound phrase * Telegraph *
Satisfyingly dense and... literary, with fantastic examples of genius power-game players * Allure *
Beguiling . . . literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want to be on top * People magazine *