{"product_id":"arthashastra-kautilya","title":"Arthashastra - Kautilya","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome stories stay with you long after the last page. \u003cem\u003eArthashastra - Kautilya\u003c\/em\u003e is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 520 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthashastra by Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economics, military strategy, and governance. Written around the 4th century BCE, it provides practical and philosophical guidance on administration, diplomacy, and law. The text emphasizes the ruler's role in ensuring prosperity and security while offering insights into espionage, taxation, and commerce. A foundational work in political science, Arthashastra reflects Kautilya's sharp intellect and remains relevant for understanding leadership and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 520\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints Publications and Advit Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints Publications and Advit Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Arthashastra - Kautilya available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eArthashastra - Kautilya\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67809799176303,"sku":"9788197819452","price":22.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9788197819452-1752570100_b7f6fdcc-7c0b-4474-a846-cea8ae83e86b.jpg?v=1792602336","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/arthashastra-kautilya","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}