In the book How to Take Power Without the Net, an attempt to summarize three thousand years of human history with selected stories about how a person acquires power, understands it in its various aspects, protects himself from its abuse and domination, preserves and practices it wisely and prudently, or neutralizes it to avoid its evil. These stories overlook the human experience from different times and places, extending from Japan to Peru, and from the beginning of the writing of history to our days.
It contains negative or positive lessons that combine an element of suspense on the one hand, and applications in practical life on the ground on the other hand, whether one loves it or hates it. It is a depiction of what happened, not of what should have happened. A description of people as they really are and not as one would like them to be.
Author of How to Take Power, Robert Greene is the author of 12 other books.
Robert Greene (born May 14, 1959) is an American writer and speaker best known for his books on influence, strategies, and temptation.
He is the author of five bestselling books: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, 33 Strategies of War, The Fifty Law (with 50 Cent) and Mastery.
Robert Greene grew up in Los Angeles and attended the University of California, Berkeley, then completed his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Classics.
Before becoming a writer, Greene estimated that he worked 80 jobs including as a construction worker, translator, magazine editor, and Hollywood film writer.
In 1995, Green worked as a writer at Fabrica, an art and media school in Italy, and met a book producer named Just Elvers.
Greene wrote a book on power for Elvers and wrote a presentation that eventually became the 48 Laws of Power.
He notes that this was the turning point in his life.
Green lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, film producer Anna Beller. He speaks five languages and is learning about Buddhism. He is also a swimmer and mountain biking.
It contains negative or positive lessons that combine an element of suspense on the one hand, and applications in practical life on the ground on the other hand, whether one loves it or hates it. It is a depiction of what happened, not of what should have happened. A description of people as they really are and not as one would like them to be.
Author of How to Take Power, Robert Greene is the author of 12 other books.
Robert Greene (born May 14, 1959) is an American writer and speaker best known for his books on influence, strategies, and temptation.
He is the author of five bestselling books: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, 33 Strategies of War, The Fifty Law (with 50 Cent) and Mastery.
Robert Greene grew up in Los Angeles and attended the University of California, Berkeley, then completed his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Classics.
Before becoming a writer, Greene estimated that he worked 80 jobs including as a construction worker, translator, magazine editor, and Hollywood film writer.
In 1995, Green worked as a writer at Fabrica, an art and media school in Italy, and met a book producer named Just Elvers.
Greene wrote a book on power for Elvers and wrote a presentation that eventually became the 48 Laws of Power.
He notes that this was the turning point in his life.
Green lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, film producer Anna Beller. He speaks five languages and is learning about Buddhism. He is also a swimmer and mountain biking.
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