1919-1947

Chronicles the life of Gandhi, focusing on his peaceful efforts to bring independence to India and the example he set for political and social activists around the world.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, discussing the peaceful ways he helped bring political and social reform to India.

Contains selected texts from the writings of Mahatma Gandhi in which he expressed his philosophy of non-violence and non-violent action, and includes an introductory essay by editor Thomas Merton.

Traces the life of the statesman who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence from Great Britain, with emphasis on the Mahatma's early years.

A biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian political and spiritual leader who led his country to freedom from British rule through his policy of nonviolent resistance.

A biography of Mohandas Gandhi, focusing on his early life in India in the late nineteenth-century, discussing the influence of his mother, his marriage at the age of thirteen, his efforts to continue his education, and the conditions that prompted him to lead the struggle for the human rights of the Indian people.

Provides a controversial biography of the life, work, and legacy of India's preeminent political and spiritual leader, Mohandas Gandhi. Uses recently released archival material to examine contradictions in Gandhi's beliefs and actions.

"A history of the struggle for independence in India and Pakistan, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the man, M.K. Gandhi, discussing how his way of life and belief in war without violence helped create a free India.

Recounts the life of the Indian leader who helped gain independence for his country through passive resistance and non-violence.