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48 Laws of Power
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
- Length: 23 hrs and 6 mins
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- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy
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Publisher's Summary
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-12-21
Hard to finish
I feel you would need to be a history buff to truly appreciate the book. The history given to prove the laws is always interesting, however the listening length made it hard to pay attention to.
Transitions between laws were also hard to follow for me. As their are 48 laws, going back to review one is very hard as an audible.
I finally bought the book paperback. Good book, hard to listen to. 3* as audible, 4.5* as paperback.
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- Janette T.
- 2019-06-12
Save your money, save your wellbeing.
I've listened to the first several chapters. I can not make time or subject my soul or my mental wellbeing to these immoral "laws". Agree there are people out there who live and breathe these values (one need look no further then the Whitehouse). This book or type of guidance will not serve the "know your enemy to protect yourself crowd". Rather, it will implant unprincipled, dishonorable, iniquitous, corrupt, devious thoughts. Save your money and save yourself the karma this way of being brings. Don't be fooled by $6.95 price like I was, it's cheap for a reason.
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- Bernard Denis
- 2020-08-16
Nonsense.
Anyone listening to this thinking they will rule anything, from work to family or team is living in another time. The examples given are from outdated times where kings and magnates had not earned their power, but inherited it.
Refer to the great, modern dictum, A's hire A's, B's hire C's and if you believe this book will make tou an A, you may want to think about your real aptitudes in life. Not sure Warren Buffet, Tim Cook and many more great leaders of this era followed the cunning way portrayed here to the top.
Hopefully the author wrote it to make money, as there is a vast clientele for this type of stuff.
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- Homanshu Sharma
- 2018-10-11
Powerful!
This is probably the best audiobook I’ve ever listened to in my lifetime. Not only is the book itself is compelling, the narrator is also the best I’ve ever heard. Recommended!
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- Hazel
- 2020-10-04
It’s Not What You Think
I was very weary to read this book bc I was reading many reviews accusing the author of teaching readers how to be manipulative. But I decided to read it anyway and I’m glad I did.
This book is incredible. First, yes, there are elements of manipulation. But, you can use this to your advantage so that you can recognize when someone is doing it to you! Second, the incredible historical stories that he tells to provide context is...I have no words. I would love to know the process of selecting the stories used.
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- RP
- 2019-10-25
Long and boring.
The author identifies a series of ways to manipulate people around you and create a false sense of power. Machiavelli's The Prince provided better insights to power than this book. I could not finish it. Some ideas even conflict with each other.
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- nicholas lanthier
- 2019-03-08
a psychopaths nightmare
im a fan of R. greenes book the laws of human nature but this one is not my cup of tea. its a stark reminder that the world is indeed full of evil manipulators with alterior motives for control...greed, and ego is the bane of mankind. But it seems to me this book is made for sociopaths and people who yearn to deceive people. Maybe im a fool but many things i do is out of kindness to bring joy and lend a hand to others without having a sinister motive in my mind of using people for my benefit...
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-06-17
Big Leagues
There's nothing better than a masterfully narrated masterpiece. Thank you Mr. Greene for taking the time to impart this treasure trove of wisdom upon the rest of us. Thank you, Mr. Poe for seeming to live and breathe this literature. The voice projection was perfect for every occasion and I could even feel the irony when it was due. I would recommend this audiobook to anyone curious to fathom the intricate machinations of power at any level. After my third journey through this work (read the hard copy once and listened twice), my world is illuminated beyond measure.
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- Zaheer
- 2018-09-17
Deep insight
I am not even done with this book but am enjoying every second of it so far !!! Amazing insights into histories greatrest minds and lessons from grave mistakes. #Audible1
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- Swey Vishwanath
- 2018-09-14
Well narrated book - extremely informative
I loved listening to this as an Audiobook because the read was so mundane and information driven. The narrative is smooth and flows with the content and context of the book. For anyone looking for a guide on how to use power for gain in various situation, and when NOT to use power, this is a good and comprehensive guide on tact and strategy.
I would strongly recommend to other audible users #Audible1
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- El Barto
- 2019-05-29
NOT a Self Help Book
Perhaps the best title for this book should be “A Con Man’s Primer” or “The Unabridged Encyclopedia of Selfishness.” An interesting look at cons and power plays throughout history, this book takes a totally amoral look at how to win at all costs.
While many of the points brought out through history are fascinating (and do provide some insights into what others may be doing to exert control or power over you), I certainly wouldn’t want to use this book as a guide for my life simply because it lacks any substance that would help you create and sustain a “real connection” with another human being.
I find it interesting that the manuscript quotes several times from the Bible yet teaches a philosophy that is so directly opposed to what is taught there.
This is a book of contradictions (although it refers to several “paradoxes” of power). One law tells you to take all the credit for performance while another encourages you to give your master the credit. Which is it? Yes, the points are well taken when it comes to these paradoxical principles, but mostly you’re left to ask, “So WHEN do I exercise one law over another one?”
In summary, this is primarily an interesting historical read. Yes, it could help you recognize times when others may be trying to exert control or power over you, but that’s about where its usefulness stops.
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- beavercopa
- 2019-06-02
Does not resonate with my entrepreneurial goals
Deceptive intentions are just not my way. I love great business recommendations. Second motives will not accomplish anything and karma is real. I will go back to Brian Tracy.
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- James Hallberg
- 2019-07-03
Machiavelli would be proud.
great philosophies for evil people. garbage if you have a moral bone in your body.
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- Fred
- 2019-10-25
long winded Machiavelli
This book has helped me manage power hungry individuals.
This is NOT a book about morals, ethics, and hard work.
This is a book with examples of rulers inviting their adversaries to dinner and killing their entire families.
This is the perfect book for a good hearted person who can not understand why people can be so mean.
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- Gaggleframpf
- 2016-02-25
You don't have to be a psychopath to like this.
This is an absolutely amazing book. It will help you to tell your true friends apart from people who just want to use you. It will tell when to give more to your employer, or when to tone down your enthusiasm. It will warn you about going too far in your quest for power.
If you really are a power-hungry maniac, this book will do just as much to help you reach your goals as it will if you are an average joe with no ambitions. I'm an idealist myself - I like to see the good in everyone and I don't like to think of myself as someone who wants "power" over other people.
But that is not an excuse to avoid encountering the incredibly valuable information in this book. At the very least, it will keep you from making poor moves that will cause you to fall out of favor with others. At the most, you will be able to spot when someone else is playing "the game" and use their techniques against them.
I don't like to play the game myself; I don't think power is a game. But I sure as hell like to watch the people who DO live like it's a game spin their wheels as they try and fail to pin me down and make themselves look totally incompetent in the process.
If you're an honest person and if you think rewards and status should be earned by merit and not by raw power or deception, then your reputation and character will go before you and these laws of power will walk behind you.
Don't use this book to grow in power for power's sake. This is a fool's errand, and ends in your annihilation. Rather learn the laws of power to attain mastery over your own spirit, and to defend against those who would prey upon your honesty and integrity.
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- V. Taras
- 2018-09-12
Interesting stories blur into a useless flood
As I wrote in my review,
The book is a compilation of very interesting stories.
However, after several chapters, all those stories blur into an easily-forgettable flood of dates, names, and facts.
All you will be able to recall a day later that someone killed or betrayed someone, or lied, or spread rumors, or did something else Machiavellian.
What's presented as "Laws" is is a collection of random, often mutually exclusive observations. Some people lied to get to the top, some were articulate and said a lot and tried to be in the public eye. Others got to the top by being secretive and never seen in public. Some were generous and that helped them succeed, others were greedy and ruthless.
The book is definitely worth reading if you just want to hear a bunch of entertaining historic anecdotes. However, unless you're a student of history and know enough history to recognize the names from these stories and put them in context, if you're like most, you'll forget 95% of these stories the moment you move on to the next chapter.
Treat this book as a great collection of interesting historic stories, but do NOT expect that you will receive a practical advice on how to influence others and achieve your goals.
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- 2016-02-14
Good Road Listen
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- Barack Obama
- 2019-06-18
Psychopathic way to see life
This book is a convoluted psycopathic way to view relationships. All about manipulation and using people. The author seems devoid of any basic moral system. A terrible ethos of how to get ahead in the world. I was truly disgusted.
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- Marlon
- 2016-07-07
Interesting
As a Christian I find myself struggling with these laws and approaches to power. Maybe I am naive when it comes to power, or too idealistic. This book seems to outline all the dirty tricks played by politicians to stay in power. The author seems to recommend some of the behavior we naturally disapprove of as an acceptable means to power.
So why did I listen to the whole thing? I thought about returning the book after listening to the first chapter. But I realized that even though I may dislike these "laws of power" they are at play in the world I live in. And even thought I do not believe I will ever live by the majority of these laws, being aware of them has helped open my eyes to what is going on around me.
So I would not highly recommend this book because there is little emphasis, if any, in character. But the book is useful in pointing out how people acquire and maintain power, and there is a benefit to being aware of how power can work.
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- G. Gregg Petty
- 2016-02-22
They saved the best part for last
I am sure a lot of people will find this book to be cynical in philosophy, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I especially found the 46th and 47th law to be most salient. The reading was done well, and it was a good listen. Probably something that would have to be listened to a few times in order to gather the nuances of what the author is trying to convey, but there is lots of wisdom found in this book. Well done.
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- yegue
- 2016-06-18
Riche en enseignements
À relire plus d'une fois pour capter, et assimiler les leçons. J'aime bien la méthode utilisée pour la transmission du savoir. Reco
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- mikus
- 2019-03-14
Long and repetitive, quite dated
First of all the book is far too long. With a bit stricter selection and less repetitions it could easily fit in half of the time, with the same message. With every next chapter the conclusions become more and more blurred and inconsistent with the 'laws'. I'd risk that they would perfectly make up 10 laws instead of shady 48 of them...
The tone of the book suggests clearly that it pretends to be a guidebook, yet almost all of the historical examples date to the events of 5 century BC to early XX, with next to none references to the modern times. It is true that most of the mentioned mechanism never change, but the application of the books laws per se are quite unrealistic in the times where conflicts are not anymore solved with swords and if you are not born a king of XVII century France. It also completely skips the moral part of moves like intentionally killing all your siblings or using your best friends as scapegoats... if one would care.
As long as I really enjoyed the short historical anecdotes which are really plenty in this book I still don't really see who is the target of it. It is a too simplistic and unstructured to be a resource for any social studies, yet too too old-fashioned and lacking any modern life references to be a popular lifestyle guidebook. It is also neither light nor relaxing to listen, as it constantly tries to be instructional and greatly covers wars and killings. I guess it would make a perfect study for a young prince in XVII century Europe, or if you're a control freak, but not sure how to make it real.
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- Tarek Alabras Alashkar
- 2018-01-19
great book! weak story!
great book, valuable insight to the game of power however chapters don't feel logically connected with a powerful story which makes it harder to remember the context precisely.
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- Client d'Amazon
- 2018-12-29
How to be a sociopath
The author has dedicated time and effort to mislead people. True power comes from within you, from authentic being, from living life according to your values.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-01-15
Too long
Too much history telling only to make weird leaders that don’t serve for nothing. Waste of time
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- Client d'Amazon
- 2018-11-19
Un incontournable !
Ce livre est absolument a lire pour toute personne qui souhaite mieux comprendre les relations de pouvoir ! Excellent livre.
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- #Limo
- 2017-11-27
De l'or en loi
écoutez la version abrégée, la version longue contient plus d'anecdotes et d'exemples historiques. intéressant pour l'analyse historique mais lourd pour étudier les mécanismes de pouvoir