1869-1948

Compares Mahatma Gandhi's accomplishments as a politician and advocate for the downtrodden with his goals and expectations for himself and his country, and discusses his disappointments, the hopes that remained unfulfilled at the time of his death, and his legacy.

An illustrated biography of Mahatma Gandhi, a political reformer known for his nonviolent methods, and a principle leader in the drive for the independence of India from British colonial rule.

Text and photographs present a biography of Gandhi. Born into a middle-class family and trained in law, he devoted his life to achieving social and political change in India.

Color illustrations fill this chronicle of legendary pacifistic social activist Mohandas Gandhi, whose work to change India's caste system and free India from British rule inspired both Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.