The Hitopadesa And War

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

The book ""The Hitopadesa And War"" by Charles F. Horne is a literary work that explores the ancient Indian fable collection called the Hitopadesa and its relevance to war. The Hitopadesa is a collection of stories that were originally written in Sanskrit and are believed to have been composed around 600 CE. The book is divided into four sections, each of which contains a series of moral tales that teach important life lessons.The author uses the stories from the Hitopadesa to illustrate the importance of strategy, leadership, and morality in war. He draws parallels between the tales and real-life situations, showing how the lessons from the fables can be applied to modern-day conflicts.The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the Hitopadesa and its cultural significance. It discusses the influence of Indian literature on Western culture and how the Hitopadesa has been translated and adapted over time.Overall, ""The Hitopadesa And War"" is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into the timeless wisdom of ancient fables and their relevance to contemporary issues. It is recommended for readers interested in literature, philosophy, and military strategy.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Brahmanism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610012X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142532911X
• ISBN13: 9781425329112
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"