Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) was one of the most important and influential social and religious reformers of the past century spending his life striving for justice peace and equality among countries races and classes. His ideas and ideals have inspired generations of activists - from Martin Luther King Jnr. to Vaclav Havel - and have acted as catalysts for change in every corner of the globe. In this intimate biography Charles ('Charlie') Andrews - Englishman Anglican priest and a close friend and colleague of Gandhi's in both South Africa and India - explores the life and times of this great soul providing fascinating insight into the spiritual political and historical environment that affected Gandhi playing key roles in the development of his thought and action. MAHATMA GANDHI: HIS LIFE AND IDEAS uses letters personal reminiscences and excerpts from Gandhi's many published and private writings to paint a vivid and accessible portrait of the personality and spirit of one of the most prominent figures in Indian - and world - history. Originally published as 'Mahatma Gandhi's Ideas ' by Macmillan in the 1930's this updated edition showcases a new foreword about the continuing impact and importance of Gandhi's message today written by Dr ArunGandhi Mahatma Gandhi's grandson and cofounder of the M K Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence.