The Arthasastra: Selections from the Classic Indian Work on Statecraft (Hackett Classics)
by Mark Mcclish, Patrick Olivelle
The Arthashastra: Selections from the Classic Indian Work on Statecraft offers curated excerpts from the ancient treatise on governance and strategy. Edited by Mark McClish and Patrick Olivelle, this Hackett Classics edition explores essential principles of state administration, economics, and political ethics from one of India's seminal texts.
About This Book
The Arthashastra is a foundational ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economics, and military strategy, attributed to Kautilya. This edition presents selections from the classic work, translated and edited for modern readers.
Mark McClish and Patrick Olivelle provide an accessible introduction to the text's key ideas on administration, law, and diplomacy. The selections highlight the practical and philosophical aspects of ruling a state effectively.
As part of the Hackett Classics series, this volume preserves the essence of one of India's most influential works on politics and society.
Readers gain a deeper understanding of historical perspectives on power, ethics, and governance in ancient civilizations.
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