A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the principles of politics, statecraft, and warfare tactics. What makes a king powerful? What makes a kingdom undefeatable? What makes a government efficient? Kautilya' s Arthashastra answers all these questions and explores much more in this beautiful deluxe edition.A timeless classic from one of the greatest thinkers and strategists!• An easy-to-understand translation of the ancient Sanskrit text• A treatise on politics, philosophy, and military strategy• Discover why we need laws for efficient governance• A peak into one of the best minds of the Indian subcontinent• Text that had a major influence on the making of the Indian empire