48 законов власти. Грин

48 законов власти by Robert Greene is a book about power and how people use it. It covers power at every level, from daily life at home or work up to the head of a state.

The book sets out a list of hard, often ruthless rules for how people gain and hold power. Each rule draws on real events from history. The aim is to help readers see the motives behind what bosses and powerful people say and do. It also shows what such people try to hide.

The book is meant for readers who want to learn how to lead and manage others. It also shows how to use the weak points of others to gain power of one's own. Some readers will find its view of people cynical or amoral.

This Russian edition is part of the series «Кнут и Пряник».