TY - BOOK AU - Greene,Robert AU - Elffers,Joost TI - The 48 laws of power SN - 1847651348 AV - BD438 .G74 2000 PY - 1998/// CY - London PB - Profile KW - Power (Philosophy) KW - Control (Psychology) KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Joost Elffers is the producer of 'The 48 Laws of Power'- preliminaries; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Drawn from 3,000 years of the history of power, this is the definitive guide to help readers achieve for themselves what Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis XIV and Machiavelli learnt the hard way. 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. The text is bold and elegant, laid out in black and red throughout and replete with fables and unique word sculptures. The 48 laws are illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures of great figures from the past who have wielded - or been victimised by - power UR - http://www.dawsonera.com/depp/reader/protected/external/AbstractView/S9781847651341 ER -