Publisher's Synopsis
Govind Ballabh Pant was in the front rank of Indian nationalist leaders, playing a key role first in India's struggle for freedom and subsequently in the politics and administration of independent India. Drawn from a wide range of sources, this selection documents his career and provides valuable insights into Indian politics both before and after 1947. Volume 1 covers the period 1906-1924, culminating in his emergence as the leader of the Swaraj Party in the U.P. Legislative Council.