The Internationally Acclaimed Biography of One of History’s Monumental Figures Gandhi: A Life The first biography of this important figure in over twenty years, Gandhi: A Life rescues the man from the myth, revealing the transformation of an ordinary, timid young man into a leader whose stand against a mighty empire brought millions together. "Until another Gandhi scholar comes along who digs deeper and can write more movingly, Gandhi scholarship will be well served by Chadha’s effort." — The Washington Post Book World "It is well-balanced, even-handed, and, like its subject, inspiring." —Kirkus Reviews "An engaging work worthy of a wide audience." —Library Journal "A sober, sensible, and notably fair account of this most quicksilver of personalities far from uncritical But on the whole he is approving, even reverential. Usually he convinces one that this is justified." — Daily Telegraph (London) "The first major biography to appear for twenty years [with] a depth and authority which others have lacked." —The Independent (London)
Growing Pains.
Law Student in London.
Briefless Barrister.
Unwelcome Visitor.
Exposure to Christianity.
Emerging Leader.
The Green Pamphlet.
Self-Reliance and War.
Indian Interlude.
Phoenix.
Brahmacharya.
A Mission to London.
Birth of Satyagraha.
The Petitioner and the Terrorists.
The New Outlook.
Tolstoy Farm.
Glimmer of Hope.
Satyagraha: A Moral Victory.
The Moderates and the Extremists.
Return of the Native.
A Speech to Remember.
The Stain of Indigo.
Sabarmati.
Massacre.
Leader of the Nation.
The Great Trial.
The "Silent" Years.
A Pinch of Salt Rocks an Empire.
Truce.
Round Table Conference.
Crusade Against Untouchability.
In Turmoil.
The Rift Widens.
Subhas Chandra Bose.
Descent into War.
"Quit India" Movement.
Detention in the Aga Khan Palace.
India in Suspense.
The Cabinet Mission.
The Ordeal of Noakhali.
Vivisection.
Calcutta.
Anguished Refugees.
The Last Fast.
The Last Journey.
The Hatching of the Plot.
A Permissive Assassination.
The Judicial Verdict.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Chapter Notes.
Acknowledgements.
Index.
Overview
The Internationally Acclaimed Biography of One of History’s Monumental Figures Gandhi: A Life The first biography of this important figure in over twenty years, Gandhi: A Life rescues the man from the myth, revealing the transformation of an ordinary, timid young man into a leader whose stand against a mighty empire brought millions together. "Until another Gandhi scholar comes along who digs deeper and can write more movingly, Gandhi scholarship will be well served by Chadha’s effort." — The Washington Post Book...