The 48 Laws of Power

In the book described by People magazine as "deceptive" and "fantastic," Robert Greene and Just Elvers distill three thousand years of power's history into 48 fundamental laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu and Karl von Clausewitz, as well as from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to BT. Barnum.

Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never outsmart a Master”), others teach the value of trust (“Law 28: Enter Business Boldly”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush”). Your enemy is totally yours.”). However, each Law has one thing in common: An interest in total control. In a bold and attractive two-tone package, Law 48 is perfect whether your goal is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.