Young India : An interpretation and a history of the nationalist movement from within

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lajpat Rai, Lala, 1865-1928

Contributor:

Sunderland, Jabez Thomas, 1842-1936

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Young India" by Lala Lajpat Rai is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers an interpretation and a detailed analysis of the nationalist movement in India during a time of significant political unrest under British rule. It aims to present the perspectives and aspirations of the Indian people in their pursuit of self-governance and freedom from colonial oppression. At the start of the book, the author provides a foreword that establishes his credentials as a prominent leader and advocate for Indian nationalism. Lajpat Rai expresses the deep-seated grievances of the Indian populace against British rule, highlighting the aspirations for self-government and the challenges faced by nationalist leaders. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding the Indian perspective, particularly in light of the misinformation propagated by foreign writers and the government. The foundation is set for a comprehensive exploration of the Indian Nationalist Movement, detailing the ongoing struggle for freedom, the political landscape, and the determination of the Indian people to achieve autonomy within the British Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-06-29