Present volume is all about a very crucial period of modern India under British Rule because after end of First World War followed by famine, unemployment and magnified sufferings of Indian people and new motivations and impulses which influenced the character of freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi made it clear that he had no admiration for British Parliamentary system and also declared in a special session of Indian National Congress held in Calcutta that Swaraj can be attained in one year provided adequate response from masses to Congress. Occurrence of such events in quick succession widened the scope of the fight for freedom. Non-cooperation movement, non-violent satyagraha, participation of women, appointment of Simon Commission and movement against him, emergence of Lala Lajpat Rai followed by Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries and their martyrdom shook the roots of British Rule and they started sensing that their day in are numbered.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.R. Verma
B.R. Verma a well read, widely travelled and strong believer of Marxist ideology was born in 1943 in "Jhang District" nowin Pakistan. He spent his youth living among contemporary marxist intellectuals. He choose publishing trade as profession that matched his state of mind. During course of time he established himself as publisher. Nationalist to the core of heart he had affection for freedom fighters. Memories of aftermath of partition of fascination of sacrifices of freedom movement have been stimulating him throughout his life. His untold intellect has been inspiring him to do some thing for the cause, this all came out in shape of present work. He has still more to tell if health permits him.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S R Bakshi
Dr. S.R. Bakshi is an eminent scholar of History and is the author of several works on Indian nationalism and freedom movement. A renowned scholar of history, Dr. Bakshi was working with ICHR, New Delhi till recently.
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