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Informationen zum Autor Stanley Wolpert is Distinguished Professor of South Asian History Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has published twenty books on South Asia, including Nehru: A Tryst with Destiny, A New History of India, and Jinnah of Pakistan. Klappentext By boldly considering Mahatma Gandhi the man, rather than the living god depicted by his disciples, Wolpert provides an unprecedented representation of Gandhi's personality and the profound complexities that compelled his actions and brought freedom to India. 30 halftones. Zusammenfassung Mahatma Gandhi, through his indomitable will and selfless determination, transformed himself into a model of courage and integrity for India's people to emulate in their non-violent struggle for political power. Stanley Wolpert offers a subtle biography of India's "Great Soul". Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction I: Midnight in Calcutta II: Dawn in Gujarat III: The Impact of Victorian London IV: Brief Interlude at Home V: Early Traumas and Triumphs in South Africa VI: Between Two Worlds VII: Satyagraha in South Africa VIII: Victory through Suffering IX: The Impact of World War I X: Post-War Carnage and Nationwide Satyagraha XI: Cotton Spinning XII: Rising of the Poison XIII: The Road Back to Satyagraha XIV: The Salt March and Prison Aftermath XV: From Prison to London and Back XVI: Imprisoned Soul of India XVII: Return to Rural Uplift XVIII: Prelude to War and Partition XIX: War and Peaceful Resistance XX: War Behind Bars XXI: No Peace XXII: Walking Alone XXIII: Freedom's Wooden Loft XXIV: Great Soul's Death in Delhi XXV: His Indian Legacy XXVI: His Global Legacy Notes Bibliography Index ...
