Discusses the laws of power and explains how those laws have affected the lives of some of the most powerful figures in history, including Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, and P.T. Barnum.
Always say less than necessary. Make your accomplishments seem effortless. Pose as a friend, work as a spy. Whether your interest is conquest, self-defense, or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power could be one of the most useful and entertaining audios you ever buy. Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, The 48 Laws of Power is the definitive study of power and the essential guide to modern manipulation. It is a piercing distillation of three thousand years of the history of power, illustrated through the tactics, triumphs, and failures of such figures as the shrewd Queen Elizabeth I, the statesman Henry Kissinger, the showman P. T. Barnum, and many others who have wielded—or been victimized by—power. The laws teach the need for prudence (Law 1: Never Outshine the Master), the virtue of stealth (Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions), the power of seduction (Law 43: Work on the Hearts and Minds of Others). Each requires discipline (Law 48: Assume Formlessness), and many demand the total absence of mercy (Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally). All of the 48 laws provide an understanding of the strategies used by others, the tactics to avoid or live by.
