Description
Book SynopsisSpotlights the political leaders of the ever-changing African continent. Containing lively descriptions of Black Africa's top leadership, the book gives essential curricula vitae and goes much further, weighing the political importance and potential of hundreds of top personalities.
Trade ReviewThis long-awaited volume has the benefit of the author's formidable experience of Africa...lucidly written and packed with illuminating detail, making his work an essential reference source * Africa Analysis *
...Perhaps no one is more qualified to paint Africa's leadership portrait than Alan Rake. * The African Guardian *
...an important reference work. * West Africa *
...valuable...presents them not just as politicians, but also as people. * Wilson Library Bulletin *
...a welcome addition... * New African *
...welcome...will fill a gap in most African collections...For public and academic libraries. * Library Journal *
...a sweeping view of the turmoil and political intrigue that have engulfed this part of the world over the last 35 to 40 years...a welcome addition to most reference collections... * American Reference Books Annual *
