The Story of India's Freedom Movement by Nayantara Sahgal
When the people of India rose against oppression and inequality, they wrote one of history's most inspiring stories. India, the brightest jewel in the Raj crown was also aand burdened with harsh taxes, unjustaws and innumerable restrictions. When Indians, under theeadership of the most remarkable men and women ever to be born, decided to overturn the yoke of a foreign power, their struggle was one of extraordinary bravery, truthfulness and fortitude. The story of India's freedom movement is a unique tale of how the ordinar people of a country defeated the mightiest Empire in the world through the forces of satyagraha and ahimsa. In this masterful account, Nayantara Sahgal describes the twists and turns thated to this, theives of theeaders, revolutionaries and masses, the horrors of oppression and the triumphs of the Indians as they finally made their tryst with destiny. Aucid telling by one of the country's finest writers, this account encompasses every important detail of the freedom struggle and will inform and inspire all young readers.Key FeaturesA comprehensive narrative for young readers about the history of the freedom movement.A good resource foribraries and those working on school projects as i covers a wide range of topics related to the independence movement.Well designed text with illustrations and extra information in each chapter.This is one of the first few titles published under Red Turtle, Rupa's exclusive children's and young adult imprint and will have great marketing support.
Sahgal, Nayantara: - 'Nayantara Sahgal' is the author of several works of fiction and non-fiction, the first of which, 'Prison and Chocolate Cake', an autobiography, was published in 1954. Her works include classic novels such as 'Rich Like Us, Plans for Departure' and 'Lesser Breeds'. She has received the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Sinclair Prize and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. She is a Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. She has been awarded the Diploma of Honour from the International Order of Volunteers of Peace (Italy), and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Leeds. She returned her Akademi Award in 2015 in protest against the murder by vigilantes of three writers, and the Akademi's silence at the time. She has been a Vice President of the PUCL (People's Union for Civil Liberties) and is engaged in an ongoing protest against the assaults on the freedom of expression and democratic rights.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788129121165 |
| ISBN 10 | 8129121166 |
| Title | The Story of India's Freedom Movement |
| Author | Nayantara Sahgal |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. |
| Year published | 2013-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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