World History Biographies: Gandhi: The Young Protestor Who Founded a Nation

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD HISTORY BIOGRAPHIES(TM)Read the true story of Mohandas Gandhi's pampered childhood and his extraordinary adult life as India's liberator. *Discover the world of Ghandi's boyhood, from the games he played to the stories he loved *A timeline highlights Ghandi's life and achievements -- and puts them in a broader context of world history *Illustrations and maps bring Ghandi's India vividly to life, from its festivals to its temples

About the author

Philip Wilkinson has written nearly 50 books for adults and children. They range from his first book, Amazing Buildings, which won an award from the American Institute of Architects, to A Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World, which was endorsed by the United Nations. He has also written several successful TV tie-ins, including What the Romans Did for Us and Restoration. Wilkinson lives in the Cotswolds, England, with his wife and son.

Summary

A shy, serious boy, Mahatma Gandhi would later lead India to nationhood and change the course of history. After studying law in London, he championed Indian rights in South Africa for two decades. He returned to India in 1914, leading a campaign of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience against British rule. Philip Wilkinson's lively narrative takes us through his remarkable life, up to India's independence in 1947, and the tragic conclusion; in 1948 Gandhi was assassinated by a fanatic opposed to his program of tolerance for all creeds and religions.

Additional text

"A fine starting place for reports about Gandhi and Indian history, this book is also concise and lively enough to inspire young people's personal interest." Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Philip Wilkinson, Wikinson Philip
• Publisher: Disney Publishing Group
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.07.2005
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics
• EAN: 9780792236474
• ISBN: 978-0-7922-3647-4
• Pages: 64
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Dimensions (packing): 18.9 x 25 x 1.2 cm
• Weight (packing): 399 g
• Series: National Geographic World History Biographies; National Geographic World Hist; National Geographic World Hist; National Geographic World History Biographies
• Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Political; Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Biography; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Cultural & Regional