48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
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Robert Greene
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Bestseller Rankings
#1 in Political Science History & Theory #1 in Ethics & Morality Philosophy #1 in History & Theory of Politics
#74 in Audible Books & Originals
About This Book
Summary
Presents 48 distinct laws of power distilled from 3,000 years of history, synthesizing philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl von Clausewitz. Explores power dynamics and human interaction.
Key Insights
Level:
Level of difficulty not specified, but requires discernment, may not be suitable for everyone, audiobook is lengthy.
Concepts:
Not indicated in the snippetbook focuses on powerstrategy+1 more
Skills:
Strategic thinkingunderstanding motivationsrecognizing power plays.
Relevance:
Understanding power dynamics and strategic thinking could be beneficial in negotiations and leadership within finance.
Applications:
Real-world application in understanding human behavior in professional and personal settingsincluding finance.
Description
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