McClish, Mark (EDT)/
The Arthasastra
- ISBN 13:
- 9781603848497
- author:
- McClish, Mark (EDT)/
- format:
- Library Binding
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 14.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Arthaśāstra Selections from the Classic Indian Work on Statecraft by Kauṭalya This collection offers a unique window into ancient South Asian political thought, providing a comprehensive understanding of Indian society during the period between the Mauryan and Gupta empires. The Arthasastra is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in history, politics, or sociology. The book presents modern English translations of key selections from the Arthasastra, organized thematically, along with explanatory essays and notes that provide context and background information. A brief introduction sets out the historical arc of ancient South Asia and explains the classical Indian tradition of statecraft.
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