The Un-Gandhian Gandhi

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The book critically examines the evolution of Gandhi's legend, highlighting the selective narratives that shaped his image as both a saint and a politician. It argues that his public persona was significantly influenced by his formative years in South Africa, often overlooked in discussions of his Indian legacy. Markovits explores the complexities of Gandhi's ideological shifts and his strategic self-reinvention in political life, challenging the notion of him as a traditionalist and emphasizing the modernity inherent in his anti-modernist stance.