Robert Greene's laws are now famous:

Law 1: Never outshine the master.

Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies.

Law 3: Conceal your intentions.

Law 4: Always say less than necessary.

At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o'clock News: the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most useful and entertaining books ever; it 'teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.' (Independent on Sunday). Robert Greene will teach you the distilled wisdom of the masters - illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures from Elizabeth I to Henry Kissinger on how to get to the top and stay there. Wry, ironic and clever, this is an indispensable and witty guide to power.

The perfect gift book for the power-hungry (and who doesn't want power?); this is the Concise Edition of an international bestseller.

From the internationally bestselling author of Mastery, The Art Of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies Of War.