The 48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a bestselling guide to mastering influence, strategy, and control. Drawing on 3,000 years of history and the ideas of thinkers like Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Clausewitz, the book distills power into 48 timeless principles.

Through lessons in prudence, confidence, and self-preservation—such as “Never Outshine the Master” and “Crush Your Enemy Totally”—Greene reveals how power operates in politics, business, and human behavior.

Both fascinating and provocative, this modern classic is a manual for anyone seeking to gain, defend, or understand power.