Welensky's 4000 Days: The Life And Death Of The Federation Of Rhodesia And Nyasaland By Sir Roy Welensky

3 Copies available and one copy signed by author's son.-SIGNED COPY SOLD

4000 Days: The Life And Death Of The Federation Of Rhodesia And Nyasaland By Sir Roy Welensky

Hardcover

Publisher: Collins 1964

Signed Copy - R300.00 -SOLD

2 Unsigned Copies R200.00

Used - Good. This book is in very good condition. The DJ has some signs of age related wear and tear on the sides and spine but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The book is protected with a Cellophane cover. 3 Copies available and one copy signed by author's son.

This book, the memoirs of both Sir Roy Welensky and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, is a very heavy read. It is an overview of the events, both in Salisbury and in London, and by a bunch different governments in both the UK and the CAF. That is why it takes a lot of effort to get through, but it does get much better near the end. The book has both plus and downsides, one of the plus sides is getting the information of one of the main players and his personal anecdotes. However that also makes it a bit heavy to read especially when you find Roy’s personal writing style. He is a very bitter man in this book and talks a lot about the betrayal of the British government towards the Federation. Writing within a year of its downfall he is not holding back any emotions.
It is a very informative book, if you are interested in the Federation you should pick it up, this also counts if you want more information on the British decolonization. It tells you all the basic facts and views of the time.