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The 48 Laws of Power

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Non-Fiction Business Psychology Self-Help Philosophy

by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers

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4.18 (37.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1988
description 452 pages

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 37.6K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 452 pages.

About The 48 Laws of Power

This amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive book synthesizes the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz with the historical legacies of statesmen, warriors, seducers, and con men throughout the ages.

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Author Robert Greene, Joost Elffers
Published 1988
Pages 452
Kindle Price $16.99
Genres Non-Fiction, Business, Psychology, Self-Help, Philosophy
Average Rating 4.18 / 5.00
Total Ratings 37,613

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With a rating of 4.18, The 48 Laws of Power is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The 48 Laws of Power?

The 48 Laws of Power is categorized as Non-Fiction, Business, Psychology, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.

Is The 48 Laws of Power worth reading?

Based on 37.6K reader ratings, The 48 Laws of Power has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The 48 Laws of Power?

The 48 Laws of Power has 452 pages.

Who wrote The 48 Laws of Power?

The 48 Laws of Power was written by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers. It was first published in 1988.

What is the ISBN for The 48 Laws of Power?

The ISBN-13 for The 48 Laws of Power is 9780140280200.0.

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