{"product_id":"kautilya-s-arthashastra-gyan-books","title":"Kautilya's Arthashastra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKautilya's Arthashastra\u003c\/em\u003e by R. Shamasastry is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 632 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKautilya's Arthashastra, translated by R. Shamasastry (1868–1944), is a seminal ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, originally composed by Chanakya (Kautilya). Shamasastry's English translation in 1915 brought this Sanskrit classic to global attention. The work provides deep insights into governance, law, diplomacy, and espionage in Mauryan India. Shamasastry, a distinguished Sanskrit scholar, was the first to discover and publish the manuscript, significantly contributing to Indian historical and political scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e R. Shamasastry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 632\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Kautilya's Arthashastra available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eKautilya's Arthashastra\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Kautilya's Arthashastra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKautilya's Arthashastra is written by R. Shamasastry.\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":67964905160815,"sku":"9789371692724","price":38.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964905193583,"sku":"9789371691901","price":65.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789371692724.jpg?v=1792641408","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/kautilya-s-arthashastra-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}