This is a study of India's independence movement, from an abortive revolt against the British in 1857 through the times which eventually lead to Indian Independence in 1947 seen from the Indian point of view. The book is based on primary sources, hundreds of interviews with those who took part in the struggle for freedom, and presents new information on the formation of the Indian National Congress and the British response to various uprisings. It also examines the personalities and influence of the leaders of the time and evolves a new and coherent view of the history of the period.

Author Biography

Bipan Chandra is an Indian author, and historian, who is an expert in political history and economics. He has authored numerous other books including "Communalism: A Primer, The Epic Struggle, Freedom Struggle" and many more. He has taught at the University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has been associated with the University Grants Commission of New Delhi and been the Chairperson of the Centre for Historical Studies, JNU. Dr. Mridula Mukherjee is an award-winning author who works with the Centre for Historical Studies at JNU. Her other books include "Colonialising Agriculture, Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru," etc. She was the Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. Aditya Mukherjee s other books include "Imperialism, Nationalism And The Making Of The Indian Capitalist Class, "and" Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru," etc. Sucheta Mahajan s other book are "Independence and Partition" and" RSS, School Texts And The Murder Of Mahatma Gandhi." K N Panikkar is a famous Indian historian and author. His other famous books are "Colonialism, Culture and Resistance, Globalization and Higher Education in India, Emerging Trends in Higher Education," etc. His name is largely associated with the "Marxist school." He has taught at both University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University."