The 48 Laws of Power is the ultimate guide for anyone would like to gain, observe, or thwart any form of domination by the forces of power in the world. Robert Greene's powerful book on this intriguing subject is a groundbreaking work of literature. Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, it synthesizes the thoughts of some of history's most influential thinkers such as Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz and others. In this book, one will see how prudence, cunning, stealth and subtlety, and a complete lack of mercy or compassion for one's enemies come into play with humanity's power dynamic. Rich in the history of power politics and warfare spanning three millennia, Greene's 48 Laws of Power is relevant even in today's world, particularly for anyone who seeks to gain, observe, or protect themselves from being controlled by the forces of power in the world.