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Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

This experienced author describes the personality of the first Czech president within the context of 20th-century history. He artfully combines historical occurrences with personal accounts, describing the nature of a totalitarian society and the unwavering pursuit of truth by individuals. Young listeners will acquire a lucid understanding of figures like Masaryk and Hitler, the aftermath of the Munich Betrayal, and the milieu in which Václav Havel came of age.

"A Voice for the Bronx's Powerless Falls Silent" is from the May 15, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gonzalez and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Magnetic Showman Who Makes the Powerless Feel Powerful" is from the October 31, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Patrick Healy and narrated by Caroline Miller.