Gandhi & South Africa

Book Details

• Publisher: Hind Pocket Books
• Language: English
• Published Year: 1994
• Pages: 268
• Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.5 cm
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

This book offers a detailed exploration of Mahatma Gandhi’s formative years in South Africa, a period that played a crucial role in shaping his philosophy and methods of nonviolent resistance. It examines his early experiences as a lawyer and activist, highlighting the challenges he faced in confronting racial discrimination.

The content traces the development of Gandhi’s ideas on satyagraha, civil rights, and social justice, showing how his time in South Africa laid the foundation for his later leadership in India’s freedom movement. It also provides insights into the conditions faced by the Indian community and the broader socio-political environment of the time.

Written in an informative and engaging style, this book is valuable for readers interested in history, Gandhian philosophy, and social movements. It serves as an important account of the experiences that shaped one of the most influential leaders of modern history.