6 Books To Undertand Bhagat SinghAnd His Ideology
1. Without Fear - The Life and Trials of Bhagat Singh
Without Fear - The Life and Trials of Bhagat Singh is a book by Kuldip Nayar; a journalist, author, and parliamentarian. The book details the trials and Bhagat Singh and his associates from the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. It documents Bhagat Singh's growth as a leader and as a thinker. It talks about the ideological differences between the revolutionaries and Congress/Gandhi ji on the use of violence.
2. To Make The Deaf Hear
A detailed account of Bhagat Singh and his involvement and contribution to organizations like Naujawan Bharat Sabha and Hindustan Socialist Republic Association. The evolution of Bhagat Singh as a prominent revolutionary leader and his leaning towards socialism. Essays and short writings of Bhagat Singh are also included in the book giving an insight into his thinking process.
3. A Revolutionary History of Interwar India
The book by Kama MacLean, associate professor of South Asian and World History at UNSW in Sydney and editor of South Asia focuses on HSRA and its revolutionary activities. The book studies the impact of HSRA and its approach towards the use of political violence against the British. A well-researched scholarly work by the author.
4. Understanding Bhagat Singh
Professor Chaman Lal has done extensive research and work on Bhagat Singh. He has written many books on Bhagat Singh and translated many of Bhagat Singh's writings. The book provides insights into the life of Bhagat Singh and his political ideology and also captures the trail of Bhagat Singh and his associates
5. Bhagat Singh Reader
This book is a collection of writings by Bhagat Singh edited by Professor Chaman Lal. The writings include letters – personal and official, telegrams, and articles on various contemporary topics. It also includes his ideas about revolution, freedom, and its meaning to the common man, his views on religion and politics.
6. Inquilab - Bhagat Singh on Religion & Revolution
Inqualib, edited by S Irfan Habib– puts together Bhagat Singh’s writings on religion and revolution which presents his pluralist and egalitarian vision. As you read the book you get to know the intellectual side of Bhagat Singh, which is much bigger and wider than the narrow image he is confined to by many.