Mahatma Gandhi: The Life Story of India’s Father Who Defeated an Empire with Peace

di Epic Life Stories (Autore)

Epic Life Stories, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Journey through the remarkable life of one of history's most influential figures—a man who transformed a nation and inspired generations with his unwavering commitment to truth and nonviolence. Born in 1869 to a modest Hindu family in coastal Gujarat, this unassuming boy would grow to challenge the might of the British Empire not with weapons, but with moral courage. From his formative experiences facing racial discrimination in South Africa to his emergence as India's preeminent leader, this audiobook chronicles an extraordinary life dedicated to justice and human dignity. Experience the development of his revolutionary philosophy of satyagraha—nonviolent resistance based on the power of truth—as it evolved from personal conviction to a movement that mobilized millions. Follow the dramatic campaigns that defined his struggle: the boycott of British goods, the iconic Salt March to Dandi, and the powerful Quit India Movement that ultimately helped secure independence. Beyond political achievements, discover a complex human being who continually experimented with diet, spirituality, and personal relationships in his quest for truth. Learn how his simple lifestyle—symbolized by his spinning wheel and handwoven cloth—became powerful symbols of self-reliance and resistance to industrial exploitation. The narrative doesn't shy away from controversies: his complex marriage to Kasturba, tensions with fellow independence leaders, struggles with religious violence, and the heartbreaking partition that divided the subcontinent. His assassination in 1948 ended his physical journey, but his legacy continues to resonate globally. From Martin Luther King Jr. to Nelson Mandela, his methods have inspired liberation movements worldwide. This comprehensive account offers not just historical events, but timeless wisdom from a leader who proved that moral force can overcome even the most formidable empires.

• Autore: Epic Life Stories
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 01:17:57
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Epic Life Stories
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318493997