The Arthashastra
By: Kautilya ; edited, rearranged, translated, and introduced by L.N. Rangarajan.
Contributors: Rangarajan, L. N.
Series: Penguin classics; Penguin classics (New Delhi, India)
Publisher: Penguin Books India
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New Delhi; New York, N.Y., USA
Language: eng; san
Number of pages: 868
Subjects: Political science -- India -- History -- Early works to 1800; State, The -- Early works to 1800; India -- Politics and government -- To 997; India -- Social conditions
Description: This is an extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical India's greatest minds. Kautilya, also known as Chanakya and Vishnugupta, wrote the Arthashastra not later than 150 AD. His genius is reflected in this volume, which is the most comprehensive treatise of statecraft of classical times.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [745]-761) and indexes.