It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 812914865X-8-1

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Kautilya's Arthashastra: An Intellectual Portrait: The Classical Roots of Modern Politics in India
Publisher: Rupa Publications India (edition )
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 812914865X
ISBN 13: 9788129148650
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

"Kautilya who?' In India itself, Kautilya is mentioned for reasons that are more sentimental and nationalistic than analytical and comparative with respect to the theoretical significance of his contributions to statecraft. In academic circles, Kautilya isabelled as the "Indian Machiavelli', even though the Arthashastra was written some 1800 years prior to Machiavelli's Discorsi and Principe and is much broader in scope.This book brings the wisdom of Kautilya's text”a tour de force in strategic thinking”to the present political discourse, emphasizing the relevance of this ancient text to contemporary world affairs. Brilliant scholarly analysis complemented with in-depth academic enquiry gives this work an edge over all that has been written on Arthashastra so far. Mitra andiebig move beyond romanticizing Kautilya and present to the reader one of the sharpest minds in history, unmatched in its knowledge of statecraft and a theory unparalleled in strategic thinking.A must-have guide to understanding both Kautilya and the intricacies of governance.

About the Author

Subrata K. Mitra is Director, Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), Singapore. His research interests include the dynamic interaction of culture and rationality, citizenship, hybridity and re-use, the evolution of the Indian State from classical to modern times

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

BooksRun helps save money on books. Founded in 2014, we are an independent online bookseller with thousands of happy customers and top ratings. With millions of titles in stock, from fiction to textbooks, we have the best book selection and prices 90% below the list price. We ship all orders the same day or the next business day. Expedited shipping arrives in 2 - 5 business days. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. We are committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service.� Please carefully check the book?s description and condition before ordering. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us first. Thank you for choosing BooksRun!

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

AZ Texts LLC
228 Park Ave S Suite 38827, New York, NY, 10003, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

30 days hassle-free returns guaranteed!

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	3 to 8 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 3.99

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.