{"product_id":"9780143478775","title":"The Nine Lives Of Annie Besant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical biography follows Annie Besant, a woman who defied expectations across decades. It chronicles her journey from devout Christian wife to atheist activist, socialist organizer, Theosophical leader, and political voice in India’s struggle for self-rule. The intended reader is adults and history enthusiasts seeking a rigorous, readable portrait of a complex, controversial figure. The tone is thoughtful, provocative, and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a carefully researched narrative, the life story blends political history with intimate biographical detail, revealing how Besant’s trial for selling a birth-control pamphlet shook Victorian society and propelled her into the public arena. Across decades, the narrative moves from a London suburb to colonial India, illustrating how a single life intersected religion, reform, and national self-rule—and how those crossings shaped both a person and a movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive life arc spanning London, activism, Theosophy, and India's struggle for self-rule\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of faith, politics, gender, and spirituality in one influential figure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical context brought to life through period detail, archival material, and quotes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNarrative-driven, accessible prose that makes dense history approachable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear chronology with milestones and turning points to guide understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers of biography, women’s history, and non-fiction history exploring social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a nuanced understanding of a pivotal figure whose courage and complexity reshaped debates about faith, empire, and self-determination. The book fosters curiosity about leadership and reform, invites reflection on how personal conviction can drive public life, and leaves a lasting impression of resilience and transformative change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540512977113,"sku":"9780143478775","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71iznusyqxL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776670694","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143478775","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}