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  • The 48 Laws of Power

  • By: Robert Greene
  • Narrated by: Don Leslie
  • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,226 ratings)

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The 48 Laws of Power

By: Robert Greene
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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

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one of my all time favorite books. a must read. 👍

this books takes wisdom from the ages and show us how nothing really changes overtime.

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Great story's

I found the story's behind the story's we heard as kids come alive. It was a quick entertaining book.

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Awesome!

At first I was thinking I had made a mistake buying the book but being so interested in the topic I stuck with it which was a great decision. I am going to listen to it again It’s awesome.

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I enjoyed this book

I received a better understanding of people behavior while reading these laws. and how to deal with them.

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Force Of Power

This book is a perspective shifter, it is not only a guide on ways to compartmentalize “power”; this book is the vehicle of decision making and emotional maturity.. The way this book captivated my mind is through the layers of the teachings through literal sense, practical examples, and opinions of the necessity of each POWER!! Power is yet another vessel of manipulation, just as any other element or material in this life.. manipulation isn’t always bad..it’s up to the user, will it be used as a tool or a weapon??

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48 Ways To Be Proud Of Yourself

Paradigm Shifting & Useful Concepts On How To Hold Yourself, And Your Circle, In The Highest Regard.

To Ignore This Book Is To Repeatedly Lose.

My 4th Listen.
44 Replays To Go.💎

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love it 😍

This title is just the beginning to being wise. don't let the others discourage you. I would also read the"laws of seduction" as well

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Read it know how power hungry people can manipulate you !!

I continued on this book as I can understand the power hungry persons intentions and moves so that you can deal with the situation yet you can have the power with you in a right way

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Interesting ways to learn new skills
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The Narrator

I read the book, but listening to this narrator made it much easier to identify the characters with details.
I will listen to this till the day I die.

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