Mastery

Praise for Robert Greene

Compelling. Forbes

Greene s specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them tips on how to manipulate people and situations a cutthroat worldview that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives. The New York Times

"Illuminating. The Guardian

Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back. Greene . . . has put together a checklist of ambitious behavior. Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust. New York magazine

Beguiling . . . literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want to be on top. People magazine

An heir to Machiavelli s Prince . . . gentler souls will find this book frightening, those whose moral compass is oriented solely to power will have a perfect vade mecum. Publishers Weekly