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The 48 Laws of Power

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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 Philosophy Law Thought-Provoking Stoicism Imperialism Interwar Period Inspiring Business Philosophy
Historical Examples • Practical Wisdom • Powerful Voice • Insightful Principles • Strategic Thinking • Soothing Tone

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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

How to Be a Villain, Narrated by Severus Snape

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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.

With A Grain of Salt

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

Restarting it immediately.

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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.

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

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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

Fascinating

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