Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian saint, deeply lamented the loss of his wife, as his quest to free India of British Imperialism, demanded most of his time and energy.

May 18, 2009 - Sajid Huq

Gandhi doggedly fought for India's independence by opposing British law with a philosophy of non-violent non-cooperation.

Nov 23, 2007 - Scott Hayden

Lord Curzon served his nation as Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary, but the prize of the premiership eluded him despite his successes and alliances.

Jul 27, 2011 - Michael Streich

Gandhi was the leader of the Indian Nationalist Movement and is widely considered the father of his country. He developed a non-violent way to redress wrongs.

Feb 21, 2009 - Aimi Persand

Mahatma Gandhi dedicated his life to Indian independence through pacifism and non-violence, yet this scarcely identifies him as a Christ archetype or avatar.

Feb 14, 2009 - Michael Streich

Ronald Robinson and John Gallagher argued that the British government expanded the empire to protect British interests, not solely for capitalist profit.

Feb 22, 2011 - Gregory Morgan

England was a bit late in colonizing the New World. Internal strife delayed them in joining the imperial competition for resources and markets.

Jan 28, 2011 - Douglas Harvey

Americans knew their mother country would always be there. Would Mum give them space to mature or smother them with taxes that would be the cause the American Revolution.

Dec 15, 2007 - Roger Saunders

A heartwarming account of Mahatma Gandhi's life and the experiences that led him to become the world's greatest teacher in non-violence and peaceful protest.

Jan 5, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Detail of Mahatma Gandhi & contribution to Independent India via his leadership of the Indian National Congress in British India. The All India move & Civil disobedience

Sep 13, 2009 - Dawn Denmar

Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the nonviolent independence movement in India in the early twentieth century, is an important figure in the nonviolence movement.

Feb 10, 2011 - Ashley Anderson

During the early 1900s in Asia, two men prioritized humanity and nature, free from excessive materialistic possessions and technological advancements.

Sep 17, 2010 - Naoko Charity

The vast lands between Hungary and Siberia have never been colonised with their populations totally free of empire domination.

Mar 16, 2011 - Michael Manning

Narayan's English is simple, unpretentious, gentle, and with intervals of small humor, but it resonates with the influences of the British Empire.

Feb 2, 2011 - Churaumanie Bissundyal

Independence Day, the birthday of the United States, is celebrated on the Fourth of July, when the words of the Declaration of Independence were approved.

Jul 3, 2010 - John Kirshon

The Commonwealth Games have grown to include more sports and more nations since the inception of the event in 1930.

Oct 9, 2010 - Kristen Nichols

Gandhi: A Manga Biography, published by Emotional Content and Penguin Books, gives a decent overview of the Mahatma's life, but still ends up flat and dull.

Sep 26, 2011 - Angela Eastman

In 1937, Imperial Airways, launched its "All Up" Airmail Scheme which was designed to carry mail to destinations throughout the extensive British Empire.

Jun 16, 2010 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

Mahatma, or "Great Soul" was the title bestowed on Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi by his followers. His philosophy of non-violent leadership made India free.

Aug 28, 2010 - William Celano

Ghana had many changes of power. The 12th century to present time would show changes of leadership founded on the riches of the land.

Jan 15, 2009 - Kristin Peoples