Without Dustjacket In Good Condition. In Its Struggle As A National Movement Against British Imperialism, The Relationship Of The Congress With The Constituent Elements Of The Indian Polity Is Defined. The Politics And Rhetoric Of Its Leaders Are Related To The Development Of Congress Base Of Support In The Countryside And City. The Consequences Are Followed Through Into The Politics Of Independent India. After It Became The Ruler Of An Independent India, The Congress Has Continued To Maintain Its Predominance Despite Challenges And Confrontations.