Gandhi: The Father of Modern India

by Pratima Mitchell

Book Overview

Mohandas Gandhi grew up in India at a time when it was ruled by a foreign power--Great Britain. Gandhi fought against the injustice of British people by leading peaceful marches and protests. Many times he was imprisoned for his beliefs, but through his leadership, Britain was finally forced to hand over power. Gandhi became leader of India, and "father of his people."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019521434X
• ISBN13: 9780195214345
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7