Satyagraha in South Africa (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Memoir of Indian Resistance, Civil Disobedience, and Nonviolent Struggle in Colonial South AfricaBy M. K. Gandhi
Length14h 5m
About this audiobook
Satyagraha in South Africa is Gandhi's indispensable account of the political, ethical, and spiritual struggle waged by Indian communities against racial discrimination in early twentieth-century South Africa. Written in a plain yet morally charged prose, the work combines memoir, political history, and philosophical reflection, presenting satyagraha not merely as protest but as a disciplined search for truth through self-suffering and nonviolence. Its literary context lies between colonial testimony and nationalist autobiography, offering both a record of events and a theory of resistance. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's South African years were formative: as a young barrister confronting humiliating racial laws, he moved from legal advocacy to mass civil resistance. His experiences with indentured laborers, merchants, religious communities, prisons, and imperial authorities shaped the principles that later guided India's freedom movement. The book thus reflects Gandhi's evolution from lawyer to moral-political leader. This volume is recommended to readers seeking the origins of modern nonviolent resistance and the inner logic of Gandhian politics. It rewards students of history, ethics, colonialism, and social movements with a lucid, firsthand account of how principled action can transform public life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (174)
Includes Goodreads
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length14 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Satyagraha in South Africa (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6INTRODUCTION
7PREFACE
8I. GEOGRAPHY
9II. HISTORY
10III. INDIANS ENTER SOUTH AFRICA
11IV. A REVIEW OF THE GRIEVANCES
12V. A REVIEW OF THE GRIEVANCES
13VI. A REVIEW OF THE EARLY STRUGGLE
14VII. A REVIEW OF THE EARLY STRUGGLE
15VIII. A REVIEW OF THE EARLY STRUGGLE
16IX. THE BOER WAR
17X. AFTER THE WAR
18XI. THE REWARD OF GENTLENESS - THE BLACK ACT
19XII. THE ADVENT OF SATYAGRAHA
20XIII. SATYAGRAHA V. PASSIVE RESISTANCE
21XIV. DEPUTATION TO ENGLAND
22XV. CROOKED POLICY
23XVI. AHMAD MUHAMMAD KACHHALIA
24XVII. A RIFT IN THE LUTE
25XVIII. THE FIRST SATYAGRAHI PRISONER
26XIX. ‘INDIAN OPINION’
27XX. A SERIES OF ARRESTS
28XXI. THE FIRST SETTLEMENT
29XXII. OPPOSITION AND ASSAULT
30XXIII. EUROPEAN SUPPORT
31XXIV. FURTHER INTERNAL DIFFICULTIES
32XXV. GENERAL SMUTS’ BREACH OF FAITH (?)
33XXVI. RESUMPTION OF THE STRUGGLE
34XXVII. A BONFIRE OF CERTIFICATES
35XXVIII. CHARGE OF FORCING FRESH ISSUE
36XXIX. SORABJI SHAPURJI ADAJANIA
37XXX. SHETH DAUD MAHOMED ETC. ENTER THE STRUGGLE
38XXXI. DEPORTATIONS
39XXXII. A SECOND DEPUTATION
40XXXIII. TOLSTOY FARM - I
41XXXIV. TOLSTOY FARM-II
42XXXV. TOLSTOY FARM - III
43XXXVI. GOKHALE’S TOUR
44XXXVII. GOKHALE’S TOUR
45XXXVIII. BREACH OF PLEDGE
46XXXIX WHEN MARRIAGE IS NOT A MARRIAGE
47XL. WOMEN IN JAIL
48XLI. A STREAM OF LABOURERS
49XLII. THE CONFERENCE AND AFTER
50XLIII. CROSSING THE BORDER
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