1919-1947

Studies the full social, political, and economic context up to the transfer of power from Britain to India in 1947.

A biography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, who developed a system of nonviolent civil disobedience while fighting racial discrimination in South Africa and India and eventually led his homeland to independence from Great Britain.

Briefly discusses his life and work, his background in India and South Africa, his rise to power, and his concept of nonviolent civil disobedience.

Discusses India's struggle for independence as revealed through the experiences of British officials, Indian nationalists, and the British and Indian communities.

Tells the life story of Indian social activist Mohandas Gandhi, describing his arranged marriage at the age of thirteen, his early years as a lawyer, his peaceful protests against the actions of the British in India, and his legacy.

Traces India's struggle to gain independence, highlighting the leadership of Mohandas Gandhi whose tactics of nonviolent protest have become a goal of resistance movements worldwide.

Offers a brief look a the life and ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, who led a revolution of passive resistance in India that forced change, yet was in keeping with his Hindu beliefs.

Chronicles the life of Mahatma Gandhi, providing many photos and describing his early years as a lawyer, his personal beliefs, his role in India's independence, and his impact on the world. Also includes a glossary, and time line, and a further-reading list.

A biography of the Indian political and spiritual leader who furthered a strategy of nonviolent civil disobedience to coerce Britain into granting independence to India in 1947.