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About The Book: "The Story of the Great War: Some Lessons From the Mahabharata for the Use of Hindu Students in the Schools of India" by Annie Besant draws compelling parallels between the epic Mahabharata and the events of World War I. She highlights the moral and philosophical lessons from the ancient text, emphasizing themes of duty, righteousness, and the complexities of human nature. Besant encourages Hindu students to apply these timeless principles to contemporary challenges, fostering a sense of ethical responsibility. By linking historical narratives with modern conflicts, she aims to inspire purpose and moral awareness in India's younger generation About The Author: Annie Besant (1847–1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, and women's rights activist known for her strong advocacy of Indian nationalism. She made history as the first female president of the Indian National Congress in 1917. Initially an atheist, her views shifted dramatically after her encounter with Helena Blavatsky, leading her to embrace theosophy. Besant was a champion of education and social reform in India, establishing institutions such as the Central Hindu School. A prolific writer and orator, she authored more than 300 works, significantly impacting social and political movements globally The Title 'The Story of the great war: Some Lessons From the Mahabharata for the use of Hindu Students in the Schools of India written/authored/edited by Annie Besant', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367807606 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 276 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Mahābhārata. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.