In this notable memoir, William Shirer reflects on the year he spent in India alongside the leader of the independence movement in India as he highlights Ghandi's frailties and accomplishments. Keywords: ghandi; india; Indian independence movement; nonviolent civil disobedience;...
At the beginning of the 1930s, historian William L. Shirer was sent to India by the Chicago Tribune to cover the rise of the Independence Movement. During this time Shirer was privileged to observe Mahatma Gandhi as he launched the Civil Disobedience Campaign and to enjoy...