Author: Nariman, K[hurshed] F[ramji]
Title: What Next?
Description: Bombay, Bombay Book Depot, 1934. orig. wrappers. (8),368 pp,, 17x12cm, Rubberstamp to title-page. Page-edge stain to first & last few pages.. Spine chipped. Worn. Cover heavily stained. Fair condition. ¶ A comparative study of revolutionary nationalist tactical strategy [much on Irish uprising] advocating direct action, by a follower of ex- National Assembly President Vithalbhai J. Patel. ["...The Indian National Congress is the only Revolutionary Mass Political organisation in the country...if it is to survive as such, it must play the same role...that Revolutionary Mass Organisations played in other recent National Struggles in the world" (p. 3 50) "...the so-called doctrine of 'Ahimsa' loses much of its political weight & significance... by being given entirely a religious tinge & colour..Non-Violent Non- Cooperation...must be made out as an effective, efficient & potential political weapon... not enough that its claim should be made to rest on vague & ephemeral description like ' Religious faith'..." (p.334)]. Contents: "To Enter or Not to Enter" is the Question: Some Instances of Decisions Taken by Revolutionary & Nationalist Parties in Recent Political Struggles with Regard to the Question of Entry into or Boycott of National Assemblies under Circumstances Somewhat Similar to Present Position in India: Russia; Turkish Experiment; Egyptian Experiment; Ireland & India: The Communal Issue; India & Ireland: ' Carsonism'; Rise of Sinn-Fein & the Dublin Struggle; Easter Rebellion of 1916 & After;The Final Phase:1918-22 ; Negotiations & After;Treaty & After; Tactical Leadership & Political Strategy; Lessons from the American War of Independence; Some Humble Suggestions for the Future.

Keywords: Indian Colonial History, Indian Nationalism, Freedom Movement, National Congress, Anti-Colonialism, British Colonies, Colonial India, South Asia, Political History, Nationalist