48 Laws of Power

By Robert Grene

48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a fascinating and important work on human nature. The author Robert Greene surveys philosophers and figures of power, offering ample, often beautiful examples of its uses and abuses. Many people are uncomfortable with power. They are ignorant of how to acquire it, keep it, and wield it. Greene has written a masterful synthesis that solves these quandaries, all while introducing laypeople and masters alike to new ideas and powerful reminders. 48 Laws of Power is an important work in the Mythological Man library.