Mahatma Gandhi

Indian Home Rule

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Produktbeschreibung

M. K. Gandhi's "Indian Home Rule" remains a vital text for understanding Indian nationalism and the struggle for self-rule. A cornerstone of Gandhi's political philosophy, this book meticulously lays out his arguments for passive resistance and the moral imperative of Indian independence. Addressing the complexities of colonialism and its lasting impact, Gandhi articulates a powerful vision for India's future, rooted in principles of self-reliance and non-violent action. His insightful analysis offers a profound critique of Western civilization while championing the strength and resilience of Indian culture. This edition offers a chance to engage with a key document in the history of India, and to reflect on the enduring relevance of Gandhi's ideas regarding nationalism and the pursuit of justice. A timeless work, "Indian Home Rule" continues to inspire discourse on political ideologies and the dynamics of colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 132g
• ISBN-13: 9781023425339
• ISBN-10: 1023425335
• Artikelnr.: 74012455

Autorenporträt

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was an Indian lawyer, nationalist, and civil rights activist. Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, he was first given the honorary title of Mahatma-Sanskrit for "great-souled"-in 1914 while living in South Africa. Raised in Gujarat in a prominent Hindu family, he travelled to London and studied law at the Inner Temple. Called to the Bar in 1891, Gandhi returned to India for a brief time before settling in South Africa. There, he started a family while perfecting his style of nonviolent resistance grounded in civil disobedience. In 1915, he returned to his native country to join the fight against British rule, organizing peasants across India to take a stand against taxation, racism, and other forms of colonial oppression. He became the leader of the Indian National Congress in 1921 and increased his involvement with the movements for women's rights, religious and ethnic equality, and the elimination of India's caste system, which unjustly effected Dalits deemed untouchable from birth. His central cause, however, was Swaraj, which can be translated as self-governance or democracy. As his popularity increased, he simplified his lifestyle in solidarity with the Indian poor, wearing traditional clothing, eating vegetarian food, and fasting as a matter of personal hygiene and protest. In 1930, he led the twenty-five day Dandi Salt March or Salt Satyagraha, in response to a British salt tax, inspiring millions of Indians to take direct action against British rule. A proponent of religious pluralism, he lamented the interfaith violence between Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims that broke out following independence and the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. At 78 years old, he was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist for his outreach to the Muslim community.