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. It is written mainly in prose but also incorporates 380 shlokas.
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Text: English (translation)
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L.N. Rangarajan graduated from the University of Madras with an M.Sc in experimental physics. He joined the Indian Foregin Service in 1956 and has been Ambassador to Greece, Sudan, Tunisia, Norway and Iceland.
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This is a good translation of the original manuscripts. Though you may find a few typos, overall I think the writer (former Indian ambassador L. N. Rangarajan) did a very good job. A must if you have any interest in politics or are simply frustrated with the current society and governments. There is a lot to learn from the ancient principles of Chanakya Vishnu Gupt (also known as Kautilya). A must buy (if you can find it).
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By PalatS
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For a book on statecraft that was written over two thousand years ago the ArthashastraKautilya is remarkably accurate and upto date. It could still serve as a basic manual for kingship. That is because it deals with humans at the centre of politics, and humans have not changed all that much in terms of motivation, emotions and goals. A remarkably prescient book.
By SunShangliao
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The arrange of the book is cool, but the index should be better so that it would be easier to locate.
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