Books   So Far and No Further! Rhodesia’s bid for independence during the retreat from empire 1959–1965 J.R.T. Wood R250.00 Political History/Africana/Rhodesiana October 2005         RE-LAUNCH! Christmas special WAS R350 NOW R250 Given the headlong rush of the Macmillan government in Britain in 1959 to be rid of its colonies, Rhodesia should have been the first African colony in line for independence. Rhodesia was self-governing, and possessed most powers, including the right of self-defence. Being in the condition of New Zealand before the grant of dominion status, it seemed logical that Rhodesia would become a dominion. However, many obstacles hindered this political progression. So Far and No Further! chronicles the British attempts to force white-ruled Rhodesia to accept the inevitability of majority rule, and to deny her independence on any other basis. Majority rule was something that Rhodesia’s whites understood was inevitable, but they also knew that, until democratic practices were well grounded, it would be disastrous. Dr Richard Wood, born in Bulawayo, is a Commonwealth Scholar, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a graduate of Rhodes and Edinburgh universities. He has enjoyed sole access to the hitherto closed papers of Ian Smith to write this book. So Far and No Further! complements his definitive The Welensky Papers: A History of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: 1953–1963. Market: Political and history scholars and academics. Collectors of Africana and Rhodesiana. Selling points: Detailed maps. Text supported by b/w photographs. The only work that definitively chronicles this period in Rhodesia’s history. Extensive southern African market for niche titles such as this. Praise for So Far and No Further! “Once in a lifetime come a book which must force a total shift in the thinking person’s perception of an epoch, and of all the prominent characters who featured in it.” — Michael Hartnack, The Spectator “It is not going to be possible for anyone, ever again, to write anything about the country, or any of the key personalities in the crisis, without detailed reference to it.” — Eastern Province Herald “… written by the esteemed historian and biographer, Dr J. R. T Wood.” — BSAP Outpost “… a magnificent attempt, by the indefatigable biographer of Ian Smith, to fill the gap…” — James Mitchel, The Star “His duty as a historian was to tell us what actually happened. He has done so.” — Michael Hartnack, The Spectator Additional Publicity: 1. Internet Links promoting the book: Rhodesian’s Worldwide South African Air Force Association Flame Lily Foundation Rhodesian Militaria 2. Reviews SA Air Force Association newsletter 3. Mailings All South African university History and African Studies Departments.