218BOOK REVIEWSinclined to the view that if there is a successful negotiation in the near future,it is almost certain that the gentlemen whom I would describe as the 'OldGuard' of the Nationalist movement are likely to be in charge of any newregime in Rhodesia. However, I do believe that others are available. It is aninteresting reflection on the changing times to see an African of the statusof Bishop Muzorewa say that having to go to gaol first is really no longer aprerequisite to leading your country!I would conclude by saying that I hope it will not be too long beforethe authors produce a revised volume to expand somewhat on the qualitiesof the generation to follow. I could not resist a wry smile when I read MrMusarurwa's remarks (p. 14) on African Nationalism and I quote: 'At a timewhen Africans in that country [Uganda] had started the war for self rule andindependence against British Colonialism . . .' Is it not strange that the vastmajority of Europeans were quite convinced and, I believe, still are to thisday, that British Governments, either Labour or Conservative, have had onlyone ambition and that was to shed their colonial responsibilities in Africaas soon as possible. I think this view is endorsed by the fact that the doctrineof paramountcy of African interests did apply to most British colonial terri-tories that I knew of.SalisburySIR ROY WELENSKYThe Guide to Rhodesia Edited by G. H. Tamer. Johannesburg, WinchesterPress, 1975, 337pp., illustrated, no price indicated.Mosi-oa-Tunya : A Handbook to the Victoria Falls Region Edited by D. W.Phillipson. Salisbury, Longman Rhodesia, 1975, 222pp., illustrated,Rh$7,50.Area Handbook for Southern Rhodesia By H. D. Nelson et al. Washington,United States Government Printing Office, 1975, xiv, 394pp., US$7,05.These three books are of very different character. Tanser's is a conventionalguide book which deals with the practical problems confronting tourists (suchas passport formalities, hunting licences and car hire) as well as with thehistorical and geographical background. It is, of course, none the worse forthat; and it does neatly comprehend within two covers all that the literateand intelligent tourist would normally require.Phillipson's book is very much more learned work Š but nonethelessof great value to anyone who wants to know more of this very interestingand very well-researched area around Victoria Falls. Phillipson providesseveral background chapters and more specialized topics are covered bysuch experts as, amongst others, G. Bond, J. Desmond Clarke, J. O. Vogel,R. H. N. Smithers. This is a model of what a detailed study of a region canbe and it could well be copied for other regions in Central Africa.The third book is one of the series of handbooks prepared by the ForeignArea Studies of the American University, Washington, which is designed asbackground reading for diplomatic, military and other government personnel.It provides a well-balanced, objective survey of the history, politics andeconomy, a fairly up-to-date bibliography and a useful index. At the price,it is a bargain for the general reader who wishes to be well informed.R.S.R.