The Modern Machiavellian Series 5 Books Collection Set

The Modern Machiavellian Series is a five-book collection set by Robert Greene. It brings together a selection of his best-known works on power, strategy, seduction, mastery and human behaviour.

Included titles

• The 48 Laws Of Power
• The Art of Seduction
• The 33 Strategies of War
• Mastery
• The Laws of Human Nature

Key details

• Five-book collection set
• Series: The Modern Machiavellian Series
• Author: Robert Greene
• Includes titles on power, seduction, strategy, mastery and human nature

Synopses

The 48 Laws Of Power

Amoral, cunning, ruthless and instructive, this work distils three thousand years of the history of power into forty-eight clearly explained laws. It presents power in its unvarnished essence, synthesising ideas associated with Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz and other major thinkers.

The Art of Seduction

Framed around different “types” of seducer, this book asks which you might be, from Siren and Rake to Cold Coquette, Star, Comedian, Charismatic or Saint. It sets out to help readers identify where they fit.

The 33 Strategies of War

Spanning world civilisations and drawing together dozens of political, philosophical and religious texts, this concise guide applies strategy to the subtle social game of everyday life. Examples of genius and folly range from Napoleon to Samurai swordsmen.

Mastery

Greene explores the tension between individuality and the pressure to conform, arguing that achievement begins with learning society’s rules before reshaping them. Told through historical anecdote and psychological insight, and drawing on interviews with world leaders, it builds on the strategies outlined in The 48 Laws of Power to offer a practical guide to greatness and living by your own rules.

The Laws of Human Nature

Turning to the subject of human behaviour, Greene focuses on understanding people’s drives and motivations, including those that operate unconsciously. The book continues his approach of distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into an essential text for seekers of power, understanding and mastery.