The 48 Laws of Power

By: Robert Greene

Narrated by: Don Leslie

Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

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

A great book

This book is one of the greatest of all time for a reason. I found it profoundly insightful and applicable. Will likely be referring back to its teachings time and time again.

this book changed my life for the better

I already had the inteligence and strenght. This book gave me the tools that were missing cunning and strategy. My thanx to the author for this.

How to Be a Villain, Narrated by Severus Snape

What did you love best about The 48 Laws of Power?

There were some practical laws, for good & evil doers

What about Don Leslie’s performance did you like?

He sounded like he would cue evil laughter at any moment

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How to Be a Villain

Any additional comments?

Pretty good book. Check your motives before reading/listening

With A Grain of Salt

I want world domination. Sure, don't we all?
Filled with interesting anecdotes, and methods of machiavellian maneuvering, this book is ideal inspiriation for the brooding evil genius or dictator within us. Often contradictory, the contents are still certainly fun.

The narrator does have a tendency towards slow, deliberate speech for unnecessary emphasis, but it's still listenable. The random musical interludes could have been done away with. Otherwise thoroughly entertaining.

Restarting it immediately.

This is a perfect guide for maneuvering yourself and others. Loved it and have recommended to several people already. Perfection

good quality...tactics overated..not law.

When you a man of principle and avoiding sin, the tactics become null and void. 48 laws of power is for the forgotten child who still doesn't understand gods law. Great knowledge to have though.

Fascinating

If you could sum up The 48 Laws of Power in three words, what would they be?

A must read

What did you like best about this story?

An intriguing topic which is cleverly presented.

What does Don Leslie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator is easy to listen to.

If you could give The 48 Laws of Power a new subtitle, what would it be?

The title is appropriate

great book but bad narrator boring voice .

great book overall performance stinks the narrator is boring and sometimes just drones on and on worth the read though without a doubt

insightful

Great book! A lot of "intellectuals" cry and moan about many of the laws being contradictory, but they're not when you apply them in the right context and situations. These are the same people that fail a kindergarten logic test and watch fake news thinking it's absolute reality.

"Muh Russia," "muh lagacy"

This is a worthwhile investment in time and money, it's like "the art of war" for the West.

Vert enlightening!

This book gave me new insights to how people acquire power and put into words the tactics I've have unknowingly used to get the upper hand in life.