The 48 Laws of Power in 30 Minutes – The Expert Guide to Robert Greene’s Critically Acclaimed Book by The 30 Minute Expert Series EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Date of Publication: 2013-5-28
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Understanding
The 48 Laws of Power
ABOUT THE BOOK
The 48 Laws of Power grew out of the experiences Robert Greene had as
an employee in what he estimates were eighty different jobs. He was
never in charge in any of these positions, and like most employees, he
was always subject to the authority of people over him. He became
fascinated by the idea of power, how it is achieved, and how it is
wielded.
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With a background in classical Greek studies, Greene knew
something about the historical scope of power and those who wielded
it. He was also fascinated by the reign of King Louis XIV of France, and
he began reading up about Louis XIV’s court and the politics and
intrigue that swirled about it. Greene then began to study various
books on the subject of power. While being subjected to the indignities
of being a Hollywood screenwriter (of which there are apparently
many), he began to form an idea about writing a book on the subject of
power.
In 1995, while working as a writer for a school in Italy, Greene met a
Dutch book packager named Joost Elffers. One day as they were
walking, Elffers asked him if he had any ideas for a book. Greene told
him of his fascination with the court of Louis XIV, and that discussion
was the seed for what was to become The 48 Laws of Power.
The book was a best seller, finding an audience not only among
business executives (as might be expected), but also among
individuals looking to improve their love lives, social standing, or
status. Perhaps the most unexpected and most enthusiastic adopters
of The 48 Laws has been major hip-hop stars, many of whom have
adopted the book as their unofficial bible.
In fact, rap superstar Curtis
“50 Cent” Jackson has cowritten a book, The 50th Law, with Greene,
and music producer Quincy Jones, who is revered for his many
decades of writing, performing, and producing chart-topping hits, said
The 48 Laws of Power “is like a martial arts manual for the [music]
business.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Robert Greene was born in 1959 and raised in West Los Angeles. His
father was a cleaning supplies salesman, and Greene lived a modest
but typical childhood in 1960s America. After high school, he attended
the University of California at Berkeley, where he developed a passion
for classical Greek studies.
A professor there suggested he continue
his education at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, which is
where he graduated with a major in classical studies. Greene says his
fascination with ancient Greece was “almost bordering on mental
illness.”
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