Arthashastra (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

About the Book

A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the principles of politics, statecraft, and warfare tactics. What makes a king powerful? What makes a kingdom undefeatable? What makes a government efficient? Kautilya’s Arthashastra answers all these questions and explores much more in this beautiful deluxe edition. A timeless classic from one of the greatest thinkers and strategists! • An easy-to-understand translation of the ancient Sanskrit text • A treatise on politics, philosophy, and military strategy • Discover why we need laws for efficient governance • A peak into one of the best minds of the Indian subcontinent • Text that had a major influence on the making of the Indian empire

About the Author
Kautilya (also known as Chanakya and Vishnugupta) was an Indian philosopher, statesman, and royal advisor. The Mauryan Empire owes its prosperity and existence, in no small amount, to this driven man. Arthashastra and Neeti-shastra are Kautilya's notable works. They were written hundreds of years ago, but the teachings encapsulated in these works are practical and can be applied to situations in the modern-day world, as is evidenced by their popularity and wide readership. Translated as ‘the science of gaining wealth’, Arthashastra is a treatise on state governance, centred around the idea that an able government will lead to a generation of wealth for the people of the nation.