Understanding Power: The Basic Principles

Cultivating Power: Manipulation & Deception

Expanding Power: Power Dynamics & Strategy

Sustaining Power: Preservation & Protection

Misusing Power: Precautions & Pitfalls

Power Over Self: Mastery & Individual Power

The 48 Laws of Power is a guide to understanding and obtaining power. The book's content is a compendium of historical insights, strategies, and activities meant to help individuals gain control in professional and personal situations.