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The 48 Laws of Power
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17min listening time
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In his book, The 48 Laws of Power, author Robert Greene attempts to help his reader gain power in the world. It is power, he believes, that most people aspire to and that they find its acquisition alluring. In the 48 laws he gives in this book, it becomes apparent that Greene is most concerned with power, not with morality or loyalty. High on his list of people to emulate in the acquisition of power are the courtiers of days past. After all courtiers spend their time getting as close to power as they can all while keeping up appearances and bolstering the ego of the ruler. Greene relies on lessons of the courtiers as well as those of powerful men and women throughout history to help explain his 48 laws. In doing so, he does not focus solely on those who were successful in the acquisition of power. He also focuses on those who transgress his laws and who suffer as a result of this.
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