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The Arthashastra by Kauṭalya. · Booklabria

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First published: 1923
Editions: 39 in 12 languages

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: History
Social life and customs
Politics and government
Social conditions
Political science
Early works to 1800
Set in: India
Time: Early works to 1800; To 997
Characters: Kauṭalya

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39 in 12 languages

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English19 Sanskrit6 Gujarati2 Hindi2 All 12 languages

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