48 laws of Power

To Greene, power is amoral. It’s a game. A social game. To master it, you must be able to study and understand people. Yet, you must always take the most indirect route to power. “The 48 Laws of Power” is a handbook in the various arts of indirection. 

Covering a span of more than 3,000 years, “The 48 Laws of Power” includes 48 pieces of wisdom from men and women across a variety of international civilizations that all share a common thread. Greene’s book is a distillation of this accumulated wisdom and a veritable how-to guide on how to become more powerful. It is a priceless source of knowledge for those seeking to get ahead.

The 48 Laws of Power List

“The 48 Laws of Power” is structured as a detailed list that delves into each law in detail. In this “48 Laws of Power” summary, we look at each of the laws in turn and extract the key takeaways for you to consider before making your next move.