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Satyagraha in South Africa

M. K. Gandhi

Tradutor Valji Govindji Desai

Editora: e-artnow

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Satyagraha in South Africa chronicles Mahatma Gandhi's transformative journey in South Africa, where he spent over two decades as a young lawyer. During this period, Gandhi encountered racial discrimination, injustice, and oppression against Indian immigrants, which deeply affected him and shaped his future as a leader and advocate for civil rights and nonviolent resistance.
Disponível desde: 01/01/2024.
Comprimento de impressão: 315 páginas.

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