King, governance, and law in ancient India : Kautilya's Arthasastra : a new annotated translation
KauṭalyaAuthor
Olivelle, PatrickContributor
When it was discovered around 1905, the Arthaśāstra (AŚ) was described as perhaps the most precious work in the whole range of Sanskrit literature, an assessment that still rings true. This translation of this significant text takes into account a number of important advances in our knowledge of the texts, inscriptions, and archeological and art historical remains from the period in Indian history to which the AŚ belongs.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
When it was discovered around 1905, the Arthaśāstra (AŚ) was described as perhaps the most precious work in the whole range of Sanskrit literature, an assessment that still rings true. This translation of this significant text takes into account a number of important advances in our knowledge of the texts, inscriptions, and archeological and art historical remains from the period in Indian history to which the AŚ belongs.
Description based on print version record.
On the subject of training -- On the activities of superintendents -- On justices -- Eradication of thorns -- On secret conduct -- Basis of the circle -- On the sixfold strategy -- On the subject of calamities -- Activity of a king preparing to march into battle -- On war -- Conduct toward confederacies -- On the weaker king -- Means of capturing a fort -- On esoteric practices -- Organization of a scientific treatise.
Political science
State, The
Kings and rulers (Hindu law)