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Oct 01, 20161aa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was gritting my teeth and scowling in moral contempt so much my face was sore whilst reading this. Each 'law' has its own chapter, whose title is the norm to be elucidated in two or three sentences, and then exemplified using historical anecdotes. There are parables, fables, and aphorisms from a wide array of cultures printed in red in the margins; often, these are more interesting and memorable than the historical examples in the main text. When I had studied history there was always something I felt I wasn't 'getting' (ie., comprehending), and what it was, was the drive for power. I found it very helpful to comprehend the power hungry and the competitive social dynamics that play a prominent role in history. It would have been great to read this in order to prepare to study history.