The Best Books On Power And The Powerless
Kara Cooney
I am obsessed with power—how it works, why we are helpless to it, and who gets exploited by it. The ancient Egyptian kings effectively packaged their power not only as necessary, but as moral and good, ancient marketing that continues to work on our minds. So when I was asked to share my best book recommendations, I chose to share five books that have helped shape my thinking on power and the powerless. You can find my book list and my notes about each book here, and this fall you can read more about my thoughts on absolute power in The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Egypt and the Modern World.
