48 Laws of Power - A Joost Elffers Book
Brand: Profile Books
Format: Paperback
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“New job, new office politics: read these laws to recognise a power play before it lands on your desk. Ideally used in defence, not attack.”
Law one: never outshine the master. Forty-seven more follow.
The 48 Laws of Power is a non-fiction book that sets out 48 laws of power, drawn from three thousand years of history.
It draws on thinkers such as Machiavelli, Sun-tzu and Clausewitz, and brings the laws to life with stories of real people, from Queen Elizabeth I to P T Barnum. Some laws call for caution, some for secrecy, and a few for no mercy at all. It is written for readers who want to understand power, use it, or guard against it.
Why readers love it
- Memorable law titles, like "Conceal Your Intentions" and "Crush Your Enemy Totally".
- Law 38, "Think as you like but behave like others", on blending in.
- A design as bold as the ideas, with red notes running down the margins.
By Robert Greene · English
Quick answers
Is it a book about ethics? No. It describes power tactics, some of them ruthless, without moral judgement, so it suits thoughtful grown-up readers.
Do you need to read it in order? No. Each law has its own chapter, so you can dip in anywhere.
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