Gandhi 1914-1948: The Years That Changed the World by Ramachandra Guha (English)

Description: Gandhi 1914-1948 by Ramachandra Guha The magnificent biography of Gandhi by Indias leading historianGandhi lived one of the great 20th century lives. He inspired and enraged, challenged and delighted many million men and women around the world. He lived almost entirely in the shadow of the British Raj, which for much of his life seemed a permanent fact, but which he did more than anyone else to destroy, using revolutionary and inspirational tactics. In a world defined by violence on a scale never imagined before and by ferocious Fascist and Communist dictatorship, he was armed with nothing more than his arguments and example.This magnificent book tells the story of Gandhis life, from his departure from South Africa to his assassination in 1948. It is a book with a Tolstoyan sweep, both allowing us to see Gandhi as he was understood by his contemporaries and the vast, unbelievably varied Indian societies and landscapes which he travelled through and changed beyond measure. Drawing on many new sources and animated by its authors wonderful sense of drama and politics, the publication of Gandhi is a major event. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ramachandra Guha is the author of a number of major history books, including INDIA AFTER GANDHI. He lives in Bangalore. Review Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World will not be bettered, and it is essential reading even for those who do not think of themselves as India buffs, because Gandhi is a maker of our whole modern world -- Ferdinand Mount * Wall Street Journal *Gandhis finest biographer. -- David Kynaston * Guardian *Magisterial . . . balanced and brilliantly readable . . . This biography reads like the final word on its subject. . . . In fact, this masterly assessment should serve for several generations, and for non-Indians as well -- Bernard Porter * Literary Review *Ramachandra Guha is as dogged a researcher as Gandhi was an agitator. . . . [This book] is the most exhaustive account yet of Gandhis temporal and spiritual crusades. A vivid and absorbing read. . . . Gandhis character and mission demands rigorous exploration and Guha weaves together the narrative as deftly as Gandhis homespun cloth. . . . A remarkable, pioneering leader who changed the world and still has much to teach us ... a monumental biography -- Tarquin Hall * Sunday Times *Unearths fascinating nuggets about Indias complex hero ... Guha has scoured archives to search out fascinating nuggets and he marshals them with skill. -- Mihir Bose * Irish Times *A thoroughly researched and well-written account and a faithful chronicle * New Statesman *Deeply affecting * Financial Times *Ramachandra Guhas magisterial biography illuminates the public and private man * Economist *A portrait of a complex man whose remarkable tenacity remained constant, even when his beliefs changed. It is also extraordinarily intimate ... approaches Gandhi on his own terms while trying not to gloss over his flaws ... a fair, thorough and nuanced portrait of the man. Gandhi spoke for himself more than most people in history, but even the most controlling people cannot control how history sees them. Guha lets Gandhi appear on his own terms, and allows him to reveal himself in all his contradictions. -- Alex von Tunzelmann * The New York Times *Through Gandhis life, a reminder that we have forgotten the value of religious pluralism and the virtues of non-violence he wants to narrate Gandhis life for todays generation. It is a courageous and worthwhile endeavour, even if Guha admits in the epilogue that we have forgotten the lessons Gandhi taught us: the value of religious pluralism, and the virtues of non-violence and civil disobedience. Guha is the quintessential story teller. He displaces Gandhi from the pedestal generations have placed him on. He shows us a man who was known for taking political time by the forelock, for shaping history, and for his readiness to admit his own mistakes. -- Neera Chandhoke * The Hindu * Promotional The magnificent biography of Gandhi by Indias leading historian Review Text Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World will not be bettered, and it is essential reading even for those who do not think of themselves as India buffs, because Gandhi is a maker of our whole modern world Review Quote Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World will not be bettered, and it is essential reading even for those who do not think of themselves as India buffs, because Gandhi is a maker of our whole modern world Promotional "Headline" The magnificent biography of Gandhi by Indias leading historian Details ISBN0141044233 ISBN-10 0141044233 ISBN-13 9780141044231 Format Paperback Author Ramachandra Guha Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Pages 1152 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Years That Changed the World Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 954.035092 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-10-31 Short Title Gandhi UK Release Date 2019-10-31 Alternative 9780141946344 NZ Release Date 2020-01-20 AU Release Date 2020-01-20 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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