The 48 Laws Of Power

Robert Greene

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Preface and Laws 1-16

Laws 17-32

Laws 33-48

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

What role does deception play in gaining and maintaining power? Using at least three examples from the book, explain why deception is a more important tool than honesty for those who wish to maintain their grasp on power.

How and why does Greene show that the road to power is full of contradictions? Do the contradictions reinforce or diminish his argument?

Greene’s book has been dubbed the “psychopath’s bible.” Is this label warranted?