This is the first major study to examine every one of the varied strands of the
epic struggle individually and colelctively and present it in a new and coherent
narrative and analytical framework. Basing themselves on oral and other primary
sources and years of research, the authors take the reader through every step of
the independence struggle from the abortive Revolt of 1857 to the final victory
of 1947. More important while incorporating existing historiographical advances,
the book evolves a new and lucid view of the history of the period which will
endure.