Robert Greene
Distilling historical wisdom into ruthlessly practical guides on power, strategy, and human nature.
Biography
Robert Greene is an American author known for his bestselling books on strategy, power, and human nature. Born in Los Angeles in 1959, he studied classical literature and worked in Hollywood before publishing The 48 Laws of Power in 1998, which became an international phenomenon. His meticulously researched books draw on thousands of years of history to distill timeless principles of influence, mastery, and seduction, selling millions of copies across all demographics.
Best Starting Book
The 48 Laws of Power
It defines Greene's signature style — historical storytelling meets strategic thinking — and remains his most iconic and widely discussed work.
Reading Order
The 48 Laws of Power
The book that started it all — a provocative, historically grounded guide to understanding power dynamics.
The Art of Seduction
Expands Greene's framework from power to influence and persuasion through archetypal character strategies.
The 33 Strategies of War
Applies military strategy to everyday conflicts — the most tactical and actionable of his books.
Mastery
A deeply inspiring study of how great figures achieved mastery — Greene's most constructive and personal work.
The Laws of Human Nature
His most mature and comprehensive book, synthesizing psychology and history into a guide to understanding people.
Books by Robert Greene
Perfect Balance
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The Laws of Human Nature
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The 33 Strategies of War
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The Art Of Seduction
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The Daily Laws
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The 48 Laws Of Power
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The Plays & Poems of Robert Greene
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Mastery
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The 50th Law
50 Cent, Robert Greene
Writing Robert Greene
Kirk Melnikoff, Edward Gieskes
The Concise Laws of Human Nature
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The Presidency of Gerald R. Ford
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The Presidency of George Bush
John Robert Greene
The Life and Complete Works in Prose and Verse of Robert Greene
Robert Greene, Alexander B. Grosart
Writing Robert Greene
Professor Edward Gieskes, Professor Kirk Melnikoff
America in the Sixties
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Concise 48 Laws of Power
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The Tragical Reign of Selimus, Sometime Emperor of the Turks
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The Scottish History of James the Fourth
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The Honourable Historie of Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay (Dodo Press)
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