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Originally published in 1931, this book forms the third volume of
the series, following on from Mahatma Gandhi: His Own Story, and
relates in his own words Mahatma Gandhi's epic stuggle in the
Transvaal to set right the wrongs which had been done to the Indian
Community. There he first proved to the world the practical success
of his own original method, called Satyagraha, or Truth Force,
whereby the evils of the world may be righted without recourse to
the false arbitrament of war.
First published in 1937, this book examines the changes in working
conditions and vast improvements on sugar plantations in 20th
century Fiji. By the 1930s, the sugar industry had become
economically stronger through the substitution of the small tenant
farm for the large plantation. Andrews examines how this led to a
moral and social transformation in Fijian society. He also
highlights many unsolved problems, and is aware that dependence on
a single crop supported by imperial preference is too narrow a
basis for progress in Fijian society. In the latter chapters
Andrews reviews the position of Indian dispersion in the pacific,
and reviews the relation of India itself to the pacific countries
and Europe at a time when the British Empire was experiencing a
great fall in prestige. There are also chapters that contain
matters of specific interest to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
Originally published in 1931, this book forms the third volume of
the series, following on from Mahatma Gandhi: His Own Story, and
relates in his own words Mahatma Gandhi's epic stuggle in the
Transvaal to set right the wrongs which had been done to the Indian
Community. There he first proved to the world the practical success
of his own original method, called Satyagraha, or Truth Force,
whereby the evils of the world may be righted without recourse to
the false arbitrament of war.
First published in 1929, this book was intended to explain, "with
documentary evidence", the main principles and ideas for which
Gandhi had stood over the course of his career up until that point.
The author draws upon his long and intimate personal relationship
with Gandhi to give an authoritative and individual account of a
man whose politics and philosophy has invited continuing analysis -
extended with illustrative selections from his speeches and
writings. The context in which Gandhi's ideas were formed and
developed provides the focus for this book with the first part
examining the religious environment and the second the historical
setting.
First published in 1938, this book aims to provide a history of the
rise and growth of the Indian National Congress for the general
reader, covering the period from its foundation in 1885 until the
beginning of the non-co-operation movement in 1920. It was intended
to extend the official history of the Congress by Pattabhi
Sitarammayya by making it more accessible to western readers while
also giving more space to the religious and social forces in Indian
history during the nineteenth century which led to the birth of the
congress. It also looks at forerunner organisations like The
British Indian Association before examining the history and
evolution of the congress in several phases.
First published in 1939, this book sets out to refute some of the
'unjust charges laid at India's door' and correct the 'false
impressions' that prevailed at the time. The author argues that the
distorted view of the social conditions in India in the
contemporary press and literature were detrimental to the
relationships between East and West. Attempting to give a picture
of the true state of affairs, they show that Hinduism was reforming
from within and that it was unjust to still equate it with earlier
periods. The Depressed classes, women's rights, child marriage,
Caste and Kalighat are all examined in detail. The book will be
interest to students of colonial India and social history.
First published in 1929, this book was intended to explain, "with
documentary evidence", the main principles and ideas for which
Gandhi had stood over the course of his career up until that point.
The author draws upon his long and intimate personal relationship
with Gandhi to give an authoritative and individual account of a
man whose politics and philosophy has invited continuing analysis -
extended with illustrative selections from his speeches and
writings. The context in which Gandhi's ideas were formed and
developed provides the focus for this book with the first part
examining the religious environment and the second the historical
setting.
First published in 1935, this book provides a comprehensive
overview of the 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake, giving a background to
the earthquake zone, describing the event itself and surveying the
ensuing devastation. The author also looks at the government's
actions and the response of India's other states as well as the
religious and social dimension to the reaction - exemplified by
Mahatma Gandhi. The book examines how the earthquake was compounded
by a severe flood that occurred shortly before, how preparations
for the monsoon season were made in an attempt to limit further
destruction and the subsequent recommendations for more earthquake
resistant urban planning.
First published in 1930, this book sought to explain to western
readers the vital necessity of approaching the 'Indian problem'
from the emerging national standpoint in India, and of appreciating
its ideals. The author relates this necessity directly to the task
undertaken by the Simon Commission in 1928 to make a survey of
India and the resultant suggestions for constitutional changes in
their report in early 1930. This work represents an attempt to
bridge the gulf between India and Britain, one which appeared to be
widening at the time of the report. This book will be of interest
to students of colonialism and colonial India, especially as a
prelude to its independence in 1947.
First published in 1939, this book sets out to refute some of the
'unjust charges laid at India's door' and correct the 'false
impressions' that prevailed at the time. The author argues that the
distorted view of the social conditions in India in the
contemporary press and literature were detrimental to the
relationships between East and West. Attempting to give a picture
of the true state of affairs, they show that Hinduism was reforming
from within and that it was unjust to still equate it with earlier
periods. The Depressed classes, women's rights, child marriage,
Caste and Kalighat are all examined in detail. The book will be
interest to students of colonial India and social history.
First published in 1937, this book grew out of the author's belief
that there needed to be a 'drastic revision' of British policy on
the North-West Frontier of India (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in
Pakistan) in order to achieve a lasting peace. The author examined
the causes of continued hostility and non-military methods that
might prevent further outbreaks of war - reducing or removing
British troops and leaving the settlement of disputes to Indians.
He traces the changing attitudes of Indians towards British rule
and the increasing popularity of calls for independence while also
detailing the wider Indian context. This book will be of interest
to students of Indian and colonial history.
First published in 1938, this book aims to provide a history of the
rise and growth of the Indian National Congress for the general
reader, covering the period from its foundation in 1885 until the
beginning of the non-co-operation movement in 1920. It was intended
to extend the official history of the Congress by Pattabhi
Sitarammayya by making it more accessible to western readers while
also giving more space to the religious and social forces in Indian
history during the nineteenth century which led to the birth of the
congress. It also looks at forerunner organisations like The
British Indian Association before examining the history and
evolution of the congress in several phases.
First published in 1937, this book examines the changes in working
conditions and vast improvements on sugar plantations in 20th
century Fiji. By the 1930s, the sugar industry had become
economically stronger through the substitution of the small tenant
farm for the large plantation. Andrews examines how this led to a
moral and social transformation in Fijian society. He also
highlights many unsolved problems, and is aware that dependence on
a single crop supported by imperial preference is too narrow a
basis for progress in Fijian society. In the latter chapters
Andrews reviews the position of Indian dispersion in the pacific,
and reviews the relation of India itself to the pacific countries
and Europe at a time when the British Empire was experiencing a
great fall in prestige. There are also chapters that contain
matters of specific interest to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
First published in 1937, this book grew out of the author's belief
that there needed to be a 'drastic revision' of British policy on
the North-West Frontier of India (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in
Pakistan) in order to achieve a lasting peace. The author examined
the causes of continued hostility and non-military methods that
might prevent further outbreaks of war - reducing or removing
British troops and leaving the settlement of disputes to Indians.
He traces the changing attitudes of Indians towards British rule
and the increasing popularity of calls for independence while also
detailing the wider Indian context. This book will be of interest
to students of Indian and colonial history.
First published in 1935, this book provides a comprehensive
overview of the 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake, giving a background to
the earthquake zone, describing the event itself and surveying the
ensuing devastation. The author also looks at the government's
actions and the response of India's other states as well as the
religious and social dimension to the reaction - exemplified by
Mahatma Gandhi. The book examines how the earthquake was compounded
by a severe flood that occurred shortly before, how preparations
for the monsoon season were made in an attempt to limit further
destruction and the subsequent recommendations for more earthquake
resistant urban planning.
First published in 1930, this book sought to explain to western
readers the vital necessity of approaching the 'Indian problem'
from the emerging national standpoint in India, and of appreciating
its ideals. The author relates this necessity directly to the task
undertaken by the Simon Commission in 1928 to make a survey of
India and the resultant suggestions for constitutional changes in
their report in early 1930. This work represents an attempt to
bridge the gulf between India and Britain, one which appeared to be
widening at the time of the report. This book will be of interest
to students of colonialism and colonial India, especially as a
prelude to its independence in 1947.
This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1934 edition.
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