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The story of the man who led India to Independence from British Rule. Mohandas K. Gandhi, known as Mahatma ("great soul"), is a revered figure worldwide for his nonviolent action to free India from British rule. Readers will discover how he came to be a member of the exalted pantheon of men for the ages. The book follows Gandhi from his family's home in the provinces to an early arranged marriage, via sojourn in England to prepare for a law career, to his growth from a timid new barrister in South Africa to India's foremost negotiator with the British power structure. He is shown evolving from a loyal British subject to become the champion of Home Rule for India, often inciting illegal actions to get himself and supporters arrested to further the cause, risking his life with his famous hunger strikes. The narrative of his life and contributions also illuminates Indian society and the caste system in the latter half of 19th century up to World War II, British colonial rule and racism in South Africa and India, and Hinduism. Controversial aspects of his choices are covered as well. For example, he was largely an absentee husband and father? After siring four children, he took a vow of celibacy but formed attachments to several young, female Western devotees through the years. Ultimately, it was his belief in Hindus and Muslims living together in a united, free India that led to his assassination.
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"This concise biography of Mohandas K. Gandhi is aimed at high school students and general readers. Coverage spans Gandhi's entire life, from his birth into a moderately influential family in 1869 through his education as a lawyer; his transformation into India's foremost negotiator with the British power structure; his employment of hunger strikes and other nonviolent means of protest; and his assassination in 1948. Supplemental materials include a timeline, glossary, and photo essay." -
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PATRICIA CRONIN MARCELLO is a freelance writer who has written many biographies
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- EditoreJaico Publishing House
- Data di pubblicazione2012
- ISBN 10 8184953593
- ISBN 13 9788184953596
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine184
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Soft cover. Condizione: NEW. His iconic status endures in the United States, through his influence on Martin Luther King, Jr. and in popular culture, through quotations, a blockbuster film and interest in Hindu spirituality and practices. Mohandas K. Gandhi, known as Mahatma ('great soul') Gandhi, is revered worldwide for his non violent action in freeing India from British rule. Discover his journey from family and home in the provinces to an early arranged marriage, his solo sojourn in England towards a career in law and his transformation from a timid barrister in South Africa to India's foremost negotiator with the British power structure. The narrative also illuminates Indian society and the caste system from the latter half of the 19th century up to World War II, covering British colonial rule, racism in South Africa and India and Hinduism. We also glimpse the controversial aspects of Gandhi's choices. How he was largely an absentee husband and father. How, after siring four children, he took a vow of celibacy, yet formed attachments to several young, female Western devotees through the years and how, ultimately, it was his role as a compromiser who believed in Hindus and Muslims in a free, united India that led to his assassination. Codice articolo 136344
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