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The Hitopadesa And War

The Hitopadesa And War

Horne, Charles F.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesArmed ForcesProgramming

ISBN10: 1161548963
ISBN13: 9781161548969
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The book The Hitopadesa and War by Charles F. Horne is a literary work that explores the ancient Indian fable collection known as the Hitopadesa and its relevance to the concept of war. The Hitopadesa is a collection of stories and fables that were originally written in Sanskrit and is considered to be one of the most important works of Indian literature.The book begins with an introduction to the Hitopadesa and its history, followed by a discussion of the themes and motifs that are present in the fables. The author then explores the relevance of these themes to the concept of war, drawing parallels between the lessons taught in the fables and the strategies and tactics employed in warfare.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of war and how it relates to the Hitopadesa. Topics covered include leadership, strategy, deception, and the importance of moral values in war. The author also provides examples from history and contemporary conflicts to illustrate the relevance of these themes to modern warfare.Overall, The Hitopadesa and War is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the relationship between literature and warfare. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature, military history, or the philosophy of war.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.

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