Laws of Power

Laws of Power is a riveting book by Joost Elffers, first published in 1999. This impressive piece of literature falls under the genre of self-help and personal growth. Elffers, through this book, presents an intriguing exploration of the intricate dynamics of power in various aspects of life. The book is a compendium of historical anecdotes and strategic lessons on achieving personal power and navigating the power dynamics in relationships, organizations, and society at large. Published by the renowned Penguin Putnam Inc., US, Laws of Power has been instrumental in shaping the understanding of power dynamics for readers worldwide. In essence, this book is a must-read for those seeking to comprehend the subtle and overt manifestations of power in everyday life.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum.   Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.