The 48 Laws of Power By Robert Greene

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy bestselling phenomenon is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. In the book that The New York Times called “a master class in self-control and domination,” renowned author Robert Greene distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 essential, concise laws. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl von Clausewitz, and the scheming of historical figures from Catherine de Medici to Henry Kissinger, each law is presented with a detailed breakdown, historical examples of observance or transgression, and guidelines for application or defense. Whether your goal is to conquer, defend, or simply understand the dynamics of power in your professional and personal life, this bold and controversial guide provides the ultimate tools for strategic thinking and social mastery.