Gandhi before India

About “Gandhi before India”

A first volume of a series detailing the life and work of the influential political advocate draws on private papers and other untapped sources to cover his birth in 1869 through his upbringing in Gujarat. It discusses his London education and decades as a lawyer in South Africa. The book explores how Gandhi's ideas were shaped before his return to India in 1915. It highlights his understanding of imperialism and racism during his time in England and South Africa, where he developed the philosophy and techniques that would later challenge the British Raj. The biography includes detailed accounts of his experiments with dissident groups, his friendships with people of different faiths, and his personal struggles as a husband and father. It also describes how he inspired thousands of followers in South Africa by mobilizing a diverse coalition committed to non-violence.