The 48 Laws Of Power: Book Summary - Robert Greene

'The 48 Laws of Power' is a timeless manual for anyone interested in how power is gained, challenged or lost. The fight for power is everywhere we look - from the school-yard to the Whitehouse. 'The 48 Laws of Power' is a must read for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. Author Robert Greene has filtered three thousand years of human power struggles into 48 essential laws. The laws draw on the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz. A fascinating read for anyone who has an interest in human nature. These age old laws seem to be set in the past but if you look hard enough they can be found everywhere in the modern world, from advertising to corporate management.
A Book Summary
'The 48 Laws of Power' is a big book at over 500 pages! In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a complete book. This book summary presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in 'The 48 Laws of Power' but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
This book summary takes the full 500 page book and breaks it down to provide a brief explanation of all of the forty eight laws of power. 'The 48 Laws of Power' is a comprehensive synthesis of timeless philosophies from some of history's greatest minds. The 48 laws can be applied to today's competitive and often hostile business world, or just read as an interesting commentary of the human desire for power.
The Author
Author Robert Greene has written many best sellers including 'The Art of Seduction', 'The 33 Strategies of War' and 'Mastery'. Robert has a strong following in the business world and in the world of politics. Robert holds a Degree in Classical studies from U.C. Berkeley. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.