gandhi, mahatma, 1869-1948

Describes the life and teachings of the man who led India's struggle for freedom and was assassinated in 1948.

Traces the history of India and discusses Gandhi's life and his role in winning independence for his country.

Text and photos. portray the personal, political, and spiritual periods of the Indian lawyer and holy man.

Describes briefly the colonial India into which Gandhi was born, his upbringing and education, including his stay in South Africa, and the nonviolent revolution he led to free India from English rule.