Gandhi, Smuts and Race in the British Empire

Set in 1906, this book examines the meeting between two influential figures—Mohandas K. Gandhi and General Jan Christian Smuts—who, despite their diverse backgrounds and shared admiration for the empire, found themselves at odds over issues of race and equality. Through their stories, it explores attitudes toward race, belonging, and the aspirations of the English-speaking peoples during a period of imperial expansion, highlighting the complexities of their convictions and conflicts.