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The 48 Laws of Power

By: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Don Leslie
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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 great thinkers. Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master") and the virtue of stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"); many demand the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"). But like it or not, all have applications in real life. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, P. T. Barnum, and other famous figures who have wielded, or been victimized by, power, these laws will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.Listen to the companion audiobook, The 33 Strategies of War.©2000 Robert Greene and Joost Elffers (P)2007 HighBridge Company Philosophy Law Thought-Provoking Inspiring Imperialism Stoicism Interwar Period

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One of the best books i have read in the past decade -- more educational than a pair of uneducated parents. Robert Greene, you are one evil genius. Having read it twice I can simply say this is a guidebook to politicians as Bible / Quran are to Christians / Muslims. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next book.

Evil Genius!

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absolutely brilliant. an intriguing read or listen. just for the short stories a must. for the wisdom a definite must.

one of my favourite books.

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I’m an ex substance user and this book allow be reborn! Thank you Mr Greene worth also getting the art of seduction

Let your body to be!

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Absolutely amazing book filled with a mixture knowledge of inspiration and the comprehensive insidious nature of becoming powerful.

The narrators style of storytelling that fit perfectly with the Content-Type

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The entire listen screams "POWER!" I loved it. First Audible Listen of mine! Left with lots of knowledge.

Love The Narrator's voice

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What did you like most about The 48 Laws of Power?

This book has a simple structure that is easy to follow with simple "laws" that delve into historical events and demonstrates 48 individual "laws of power".

Who was your favorite character and why?

This book makes reference to many famous figures throughout including John D Rockerfeller, Cleopatra, Elizabeth I and many many more.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Law 41 was a good one with a good example.

The Law is "Avoid stepping into a great mans shows". This "law" gave a good account of Alexander The Great and the fact that he wanted to be a different ruler from his father. His appetite to not step into his fathers shoes meant that he was able to create a greater legacy than his father could have ever dreamed of creating and guaranteed that he wrote his name into the history books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

A good listen. The "laws of power" and historical references provide a snapshot of a point of view where influence and power was gained by obeying each of the 48 laws. In parts the links between the laws and the historical references are tenuous and the laws themselves have to be taken with a pinch of salt at times, but it's a good book to broaden the knowledge of power and influence.

An overview of 48 "laws" and historical examples

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A good listen. Some of the stories are a bit hard to follow. Also the chapters don't have titles, what's that about? Overall a good book. Each law could probably be books in themselves. Of course at the end you're reminded of the paradox that you should forget what rules you've learned and adapt to the situation at hand.

A good listen

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Its a great book. Powerful concepts. Examples can be very complicated to follow at times.

Powerful book. Complicated to follow

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I am sure Boris Johnson has studied this - it is his playbook - it is an upgrade on Machiavelli's The Prince. It isn't what you'd call ethical, but I suspect it is very effective if you don't mind trampling people to get what you want.

Boris Johnson's Operation Manual

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full of contraditctions from one law to the other. but such is the mystery of power. they dont teach things like this in school. must read

very good

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