Description for Gandhi
Paperback. Gandhi was not only the most important Indian figure of the 20th century, he is the most famous pacifist ever. This is a readable examination of Gandhi and the nature of his often unconventional and controversial power. Series: Profiles in Power. Num Pages: 288 pages, facsim., maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
Gandhi's is an extraordinary and compelling story. Few individuals in history have made so great a mark upon their times. And yet Gandhi never held high political office, commanded no armies and was not even a compelling orator. His 'power' therefore makes a particularly fascinating subject for investigation. David Arnold explains how and why the shy student and affluent lawyer became one of the most powerful anti-colonial figures Western empires in Asia ever faced and why he aroused such intense affection, loyalty (and at times much bitter hatred) among Indians and Westerners alike. Attaching as much influence to the idea ... Read more
Gandhi's is an extraordinary and compelling story. Few individuals in history have made so great a mark upon their times. And yet Gandhi never held high political office, commanded no armies and was not even a compelling orator. His 'power' therefore makes a particularly fascinating subject for investigation. David Arnold explains how and why the shy student and affluent lawyer became one of the most powerful anti-colonial figures Western empires in Asia ever faced and why he aroused such intense affection, loyalty (and at times much bitter hatred) among Indians and Westerners alike. Attaching as much influence to the idea ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Routledge
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Profiles in Power
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582319783
SKU
V9780582319783
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Reviews for Gandhi
"Arnold has a way of seeing events very clearly. He has a fine eye for detail." History