The Arthasastra

Name: The Arthasastra
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Selections from the Classic Indian Work on Statecraft

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The Arthasastra is the sole surviving ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, offering invaluable insight into classical South Asian political philosophy. It provides a detailed, thematic exploration of governance, strategy, and societal organisation from the era spanning the Maurya to Gupta empires. This edition presents carefully curated English translations, illuminating the complexities of political and social life in ancient India.
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This work is ideal for students and scholars of political theory, history, and South Asian studies, as well as readers interested in classical political treatises and ancient society.

The only extant treatise on statecraft from classical India, The Arthasastra The Arthasastra .

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The only extant treatise on statecraft from classical India, The Arthasastra is an invaluable resource for understanding ancient South Asian political thought. It also provides a comprehensive and unparalleled panoramic view of Indian society during the period between the Maurya (320-185 BCE) and Gupta (320-497 CE) empires.

This volume offers modern English translations of key selections, organized thematically, from The Arthasastra.

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Esteemed scholars praise the volume for its meticulous translations and clear commentary, making a dense classical text accessible to both specialists and general readers. Randolph C. Head highlights its value for political history courses, while Timothy Lubin commends the accuracy and clarity of the translation. James Frey notes the introduction's potential as a definitive guide in South Asian studies, welcoming its accessible style for students.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603848480

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited and translated by Patrick Olivelle
Edited and translated by Mark McClish

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Mark McClish is Assistant Professor of Religion at Birmingham-Southern College.

Patrick Olivelle is Professor of Sanskrit and Indian Religions and the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin.