As one who has had research access to Sir Roy's papers at the Bodleian Library at Oxford, I marvel at Professor Wood's scholarship, perceptiveness and biographical sensitivity which enabled him to distill this historical treasure trove into 1330 detailed yet highly readable pages. Despite the intense animosity which existed between many of the adversaries during the fight, Professor Wood is successful in portraying Sir Roy's surprisingly even handed and fair treatment of his political enemies, both British and African. Petulant and arrogant during his leadership years, Welensky's written legacy shows a decidedly different attitude of understanding towards his Federation enemies. In the final analysis, all of the players were fighting tooth and nail for what they believed in, and thanks to Professor Wood's very competent analysis of Sir Roy's papers, we are left with what I consider to be the most important written description of this very complex and important historical period. Great Epic Books has acquired the entire remaining stock of this magnificent volume from the Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust.
Supply is quite limited.
This exquisitely produced, signed limited edition, will command pride of place in any Africana library. These are numbered 1 to 200 and signed by Sir Roy Welensky and Professor J.R.T. Wood. A signed Christmas card from Dr. H. Kamuzu Banda and a signed note from Dr. Kenneth D. Kaunda, Sir Roy's principal Federation adversaries, are included with each volume. Elegantly bound in royal blue calf with raised bands and gilt titles, enclosed in a matching slipcase with matching velvet lining. The encased volume is presented in a full colour, descriptive, heavy cardboard box.