• The 48 Laws of Power

  • By: Robert Greene
  • Narrated by: Don Leslie
  • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,098 ratings)

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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

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The 48 laws of power is a very interesting book. Sure there is a devious spin on each example. Take that with a grain of salt. With that said, the distilled patterns of human nature do offer a thought-provoking perspective to view the world. I enjoyed the history as well.

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love it

i listen this book. And loved it, i will admitt not all of what the book had to offer made sense to me, but it really hits home. Most book hint at a point, but this book went all the way it tells you step by step how to follow each law. Try it!!!!

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Great Book

This book is a great buy. I own the audio and print versions. The narrator does a good job.

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I wish I would have read the book !

What made the experience of listening to The 48 Laws of Power the most enjoyable?

I liked the content of the book but it was read way too slow. I wished I would have read the book, I had to fight from falling asleep.

What did you like best about this story?

How not to give your power away. It is not about controlling power as it is to controlling yourself and the moment that you are in.

What aspect of Don Leslie’s performance would you have changed?

I wish he would have read faster with more emotion.

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Excellent book

Love this. One of my favorites. I always come back to refresh my memory with the information it this book.

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Great book, perfect narrator.

The book is very informative and the narrator will make you fall in love with his deep clear voice. Would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in reading about power

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Nicely recorded 👌🏾

I like how they scored and did voiceovers for this book. I also love the book as well I would recommend it to any human being walking this earth.

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Time well spent

The history linked with the individual laws was interesting and most informative. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Great book

Lots of great life lessons to learn from, in order to make you a better person.

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Deceptively powerful

loved every chapter. thought this was based on positive reinforcement, but I was gladly mistaken

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