The Concise 48 Laws Of Power

Robert Greene, Joost Elffers

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Profile Books Ltd
13 June 2002

Society & culture: general; Psychology; Self-help & personal development; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice; Humour

Series: The Modern Machiavellian Robert Greene

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

By: Robert Greene, Joost Elffers
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 164mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 179g
ISBN: 9781861974044
ISBN 10: 1861974043
Series: The Modern Machiavellian Robert Greene
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 13 June 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. Click here for his website.

Reviews for The Concise 48 Laws Of Power

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 *