Routledge Kautilya's Arthashastra: Philosophy of Strategy

Explore the deep strategic roots of ancient statecraft with Kautilya's Arthashastra: Philosophy of Strategy by Routledge. This volume provides a detailed examination of the classical treatise attributed to the fourth century B.C. It sits at the vital intersection of political theory and international relations, offering a unique way to understand global dynamics. Using a hermeneutic approach, the text examines concepts of power, order, and morality. By looking at the Arthashastra alongside other classical texts like Hitopdesha and Pancatantra, this book presents non-western perspectives on diplomacy and statecraft. It is an essential resource for those interested in how ancient wisdom informs modern political thought and military history through comparative analysis.