Description Amoral, merciless, ruthless, and above all, instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller combines three thousand years of the history of power into forty-eight clear and concise laws. Robert Green details the laws of power in the rawest sense, synthesizing the thoughts of Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz and other great theorists and strategists. This is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. About the Author Robert Greene is the author of the New York Time s bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The 50th Law, The Art of Seduction , and Master . In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene's books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry. He lives in Los Angeles.