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A review by fractaltexan
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I can understand why people say this book is Machiavellian.
I also think that the term Machiavellian is a play from people who don't know what Machiavelli was trying to say, considering it is a "mirror for princes."
Overall, this book was quite interesting, and it works to provide readers with a study of how to cultivate and keep power, in ways that are, at times up front, at times subversive. It is an art in and of itself, and Greene does a great job at breaking it down for the everyday person. I know that I have learned quite a bit from this book. His use of real-life examples of each of the 48 laws is also a great way to understand the machinations of power as they exist.
I also think that the term Machiavellian is a play from people who don't know what Machiavelli was trying to say, considering it is a "mirror for princes."
Overall, this book was quite interesting, and it works to provide readers with a study of how to cultivate and keep power, in ways that are, at times up front, at times subversive. It is an art in and of itself, and Greene does a great job at breaking it down for the everyday person. I know that I have learned quite a bit from this book. His use of real-life examples of each of the 48 laws is also a great way to understand the machinations of power as they exist.