{"product_id":"the-essence-of-politics-kamandaki-9780674975767","title":"The Essence of Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA foray into to the complexities of statecraft and leadership in medieval India.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKamandaki's \u003ci\u003eNītisāra\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, redefined the field of political thought in early medieval India and became one of the most influential works in the genre across South and Southeast Asia. It was likely written during or shortly after the Gupta Empire (c. 325-550 CE) and enjoyed wide popularity for nearly a millennium. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn elegant introduction to the intricacies of statecraft, \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Politics\u003c\/i\u003e encompasses virtually all aspects of elite social life, making it indispensable for generals, spies, ministers, and other members of the royal court, especially poets writing about war and conquest. Addressed directly to the king, its lessons range from the finer points of military strategy and economic policy to the moral qualities of effective rulers. Kamandaki anchors political practice in intellectual and spiritual discipline. His model of leadership, based on self-control and personal cultivation, is as relevant today as it was in its own time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Sanskrit text, presented here in the Devanagari script, accompanies a new English prose translation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kamandaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0674975766\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780674975767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvard University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.30w x 0.90d","brand":"Kamandaki","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44054606348543,"sku":"9780674975767","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8764f80d-84cd-48c6-8915-db3d7d1eb607.jpg?v=1685030925","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-essence-of-politics-kamandaki-9780674975767","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}