The book of the outstanding Arabist and Islamic scholar Alexander Ignatenko, “How to Live and Rule,” opens the reader to the genre of medieval Eastern “teachings to rulers.” These treatises often existed in a single copy, were intended for one reader—the ruler of the country—and were kept in state treasuries, “along with pearls and gold.” These were a kind of secret instructions on how to win friends, conduct business, defeat enemies, achieve success, become happy and live a meaningful life. Unlike modern books of this kind, they have been verified by centuries of experience and have already led to success for many generations. This is a worthy gift and a reference book for any ambitious and purposeful person. The publishing layout is saved in PDF A4 format.