'Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1948' offers an exhaustive and nuanced portrait of Mohandas K. Gandhi, a profound influencer of his era. As Gandhi returns to India in 1914, the narrative unfolds over the pivotal subsequent decades where his philosophies and actions carved out the path for India's independence from the British Empire. Ramachandra Guha meticulously reconstructs Gandhi's campaigns – from large-scale movements like non-cooperation and the Salt March to intricate negotiations with British officials and solidarity efforts within India's diverse communities. Guha's extensive research draws from multiple archival sources, including personal papers of Gandhi, providing intimate insights into his life, relationships, and political engagement. As this biography concretizes the impact Gandhi had on both the socio-political fabrics of India and international realms, it also captures the complexities and enduring legacies of a man who wielded nonviolence as both strategy and principle in an era embroiled in global conflict and upheaval.