BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

The Arthashastra
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Arthashastra Paperback - 2000

by Kautilya

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for The Arthashastra

From the publisher

An extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical India's greatest minds; Kautilya; also known as Chanakya and Vishnugupta; wrote the Arthashastra not later than 150 AD though the date has not been conclusively established. Legend has it that he was either a Brahmin from Kerala or from north India; however; it is certain that Kautilya was the man who destroyed the Nanda dynasty and installed Chandragupta Maurya as the King of Magadha. A master strategist who was well-versed in the Vedas and adept at creating intrigues and devising political stratagems; Kautilya's genius is reflected in his Arthashastra which is the most comprehensive treatise of statecraft of classical times.
The text contains fifteen books which cover numerous topics viz.; the King; a complete code of law; foreign policy; secret and occult practices and so on. The Arthashastra is written mainly in prose but also incorporates 380 shlokas.
Artha; literally wealth; is one of four supreme aims prescribed by Hindu tradition. However; it has a much wider significance and the material well-being of individuals is just a part of it. In accordance with this; Kautilya's Arthashastra maintains that the state or government of a country has a vital role to play in maintaining the material status of both the nation and its people. Therefore; a significant part of the Arthashastra has to do with the science of economics. When it deals with the science of politics; the Arthashastra describes in detail the art of government in its widest sense-the maintenance of law and order as also of an efficient administrative machinery.

Details

  • Title The Arthashastra
  • Author Kautilya
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition International Ed
  • Pages 832
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher India Penguin Classics, Delhi, India
  • Publication date 2000-10-14
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • ISBN 9780140446036 / 0140446036
  • Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.6 x 2.2 in (21.59 x 14.22 x 5.59 cm)
  • Category Business / Economics / Finance
  • Library of Congress subjects India - Social conditions, State, The - Early works to 1800
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 95903267
  • Dewey Decimal Code 320.954

About the author

Kautilya (4th century B.C.), also known as Vishnugupta and Chanakya, is traditionally known as the author of the Arthashastra, the celebrated ancient Indian work on polity, and as the counselor of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya empire.

More Copies for Sale

The Arthashastra
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Arthashastra

by Kautilya

  • Used
  • Acceptable
Condition
Acceptable
Edition
1992
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$15.58
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
India Penguin Classics. 1992. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$15.58
Free Delivery to USA
The Arthashastra
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Arthashastra

by Kautilya

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$16.15
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
India Penguin Classics, 2000. Softcover. Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$16.15
Free Delivery to USA
Arthashastra -(Peguin Classic) Kautilya
Stock photo: cover may vary

Arthashastra -(Peguin Classic) Kautilya

by KAUTILYA

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
4
Seller
Item price
A$16.42
A$20.56 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
PENGUIN BOOKS INDIA. PAPERBACK. Brand New. No shipping to PO BOX, APO, FPO addresses. Kindly provide day time phone number in order to ensure smooth delivery. 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed! We use Fast Shipping via DHL/FEDEX/UPS
Add to wish list
Item price
A$16.42
A$20.56 Delivery to USA
Arthashastra -(Peguin Classic) Kautilya
Stock photo: cover may vary

Arthashastra -(Peguin Classic) Kautilya

by KAUTILYA

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
5
Seller
Item price
A$20.93
A$20.56 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
PENGUIN. Softcover. Brand New. We ship fast via USPS/FedEx/DHL/Aramex Express Services. No shipping to PO BOX, APO, FPO addresses. Kindly provide day time phone number in order to ensure smooth delivery. 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed!" We use Fast Shipping via DHL/FEDEX/UPS
Add to wish list
Item price
A$20.93
A$20.56 Delivery to USA
The Arthashastra [Paperback] Kautilya
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Arthashastra [Paperback] Kautilya

by Kautilya

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
3
Seller
Item price
A$25.53
A$5.66 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Books,India, 2003-04-15. Paperback. Like New. 0x0x0.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$25.53
A$5.66 Delivery to USA
THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)
Stock photo: cover may vary

THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)

by KAUTILYA

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
500
Seller
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Black Classics PRH. Paperback. New. ENGLISH
Add to wish list
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA
THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)
Stock photo: cover may vary

THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)

by KAUTILYA

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
500
Seller
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Black Classics PRH. Paperback. New. ENGLISH
Add to wish list
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA
THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)
Stock photo: cover may vary

THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)

by KAUTILYA

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
500
Seller
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Black Classics PRH. Paperback. New. ENGLISH
Add to wish list
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA
THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)
Stock photo: cover may vary

THE ARTHASHASTRA (PENGUIN CLASSICS)

by KAUTILYA

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
500
Seller
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Black Classics PRH. Paperback. New. ENGLISH
Add to wish list
Item price
A$28.32
A$21.26 Delivery to USA
The Arthashastra
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Arthashastra

by L.N. Rangarajan

  • New
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780140446036 / 0140446036
Quantity available
3
Seller
Item price
A$36.81
A$5.66 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Books , pp. 868, Maps, Indices 1st Published . Papeback. New.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$36.81
A$5.66 Delivery to USA