The Arthashastra: Collectible Edition

An extraordinarily detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical India’s greatest minds, Arthashastra is attributed to Kautilya—also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta. Though its exact date remains uncertain, it is believed to have been written no later than 150 AD. Tradition holds that Kautilya was either a Brahmin from Kerala or from North India, but it is certain that he played a pivotal role in overthrowing the Nanda dynasty and installing Chandragupta Maury...