Kautilya – författare

A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the principles of politics, statecraft, and warfare tactics. What makes a king powerful? What makes a kingdom undefeatable? What makes a government efficient? Kautilya'' s Arthashastra answers all these questions and explores much more in this beautiful deluxe edition.A timeless classic from one of the greatest thinkers and strategists!• An easy-to-understand translation of the ancient Sanskrit text• A treatise on politics, philosophy, and military strategy• Discover why we need laws for efficient governance• A peak into one of the best minds of the Indian subcontinent• Text that had a major influence on the making of the Indian empire

Arthashastra is arguably the greatest treatise ever written on political, military, and economic strategies, by a shrewd man popularly referred to as the Indian Machiavelli. One of the most ancient and enduring works on statecraft and governance, Arthashastra is still widely read and studied today. Serving as the handbook for rulers, it answers a plethora of questions. What are the qualities of an able king? What does it take to manage a kingdom? How can one expand one''s territory? And to hold one''s power and gain wealth for one''s subjects, how far can a king go?"