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This is the go-to manual for readers to discover for themselves what Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis XIV, and Machiavelli had to learn the hard way after studying 3,000 years of power history. Law 1 states, "Never try to outdo the master. Law 2 states, "Never rely too heavily on friends. Law 3: Keep your goals hidden. Rule #4: Never speak more than is necessary. The language is fable-filled and filled with inventive word sculptures. It is bold and elegantly formatted throughout in black and red. The strategies, successes, and failures of legendary individuals who have abused or misused authority in the past are used to exemplify the 48 laws. A captivating guide to seduction, the most deft and potent kind of power, from the author of the multi-million copy bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature. Seduction, an indirect and subtle type of influence, has overthrown civilizations, won elections, and imprisoned brilliant people when elevated to the level of art. Immerse yourself in the 24 tricks and tactics used in the seduction ritual, which is how a seducer obtains control over his victim. Learn to "Poeticize Your Presence," "Keep Them Guessing - What Happens Next," and "Master the Art of the Bold Move." One of history's most powerful tools for persuasion is revealed in The Art of Seduction, an essential guide to persuasion.