1869-1948

A biography of Mahatma Gandhi that shows how Gandhi's religious beliefs, political career, and personal behaviour form a coherent whole, and examines Gandhi's ideas about the relationship between sexual control and power, and the bizarre behaviour that resulted.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, discussing the peaceful ways he helped bring political and social reform to India.

Presents nearly thirty writings by Mahatma Gandhi on such topics as spirituality, love, nonviolence, and poverty, each with a brief introduction.

An autobiography in which Indian leader Mohandas K. Gandhi shares the story of his life and the development of his concept of active nonviolent resistance which he employed in the struggle for the independence of India.

Emphasizes the value of forgiveness in this biography of the Indian leader who led his country to freedom from British rule through his policy of nonviolent resistance.

The life of the twentieth-century Indian leader who helped gain independence for his country through passive resistance and non-violence.

Traces the life of the statesman who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence from Great Britain, with emphasis on the Mahatma's early years.

Historian Arthur Herman sheds new light on two icons of the twentieth century, revealing how their forty-year rivalry sealed the fate of India and the British Empire. Born worlds apart--Churchill to Britain's most glamorous aristocratic family, Gandhi to a pious middle-class provincial household in India--they led their nations through harrowing trials and became locked in a contest of wills that would decide the fate of countries, continents, and ultimately an empire. More alike than different, they became bitter enemies over the future of India--and Churchill would do whatever was necessary to ensure that India remain British, including a fateful redrawing of the entire map of the Middle East. Herman cuts through the legends and myths about these two charismatic figures, revealing their flaws as well as their strengths. The result is an epic of empire and insurrection, war and political intrigue, with a fascinating supporting cast.--From publisher description.