Arthasastra: Pt. 1-3  (English, Hardcover, Kautiliya R. P.)

I had opportunity to read the work of Dr Kangle 23 years ago. The volumes are excellent exposition of Kautilya's original work.

The Sanskrit text adds original flavour to the work and lay readers and scholars will benefit a lot by the texts.

The book serves as a compelling reading for strategist, planners, bureaucrats, social activists and youth. It is a treatise on Human Security of Kautilya's times.

Flipkart delivery impeccable as usual. I got the package some five days ahead of schedule.

There are several editions of the Arthashastra available. But they are at best abridged
versions intended for laypersons, and at worst shoddy mistranslations compiled by authors of most dubious competence. This is the only version I have come across that is suitable for scholarly work. It is not always accessible to the layperson, nor is it intended to be since it consistently privileges accuracy ove...

very good book