The desire for independence seems to unite cultures around the globe. WhatsOn editors have gatherd here are some of the top books that you can read to feel the pain of national struggles for their independence and freedom. 

‘Anandamath’ by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

 ‘Anandamath’ by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

This book is classic literature in the canons of Indian literature which sparked the fire of imagination of the nationalist ideology. And became a scared treatise of freedom struggle. Set against the backdrop of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the 18th century. It is among the influential and important novels of Indian and Bengali literature. It was censored by the British government, which was only lifted after the independence.