A reprint of Walter Wills' colonial reference book, containing the details of nearly 2,000 prominent men and women of Edwardian Africa. This astonishing work includes biographies of settlers, warriors, explorers, invaders, politicians and traditional leaders from every corner of the continent. Invaluable for genealogists, historians, military researchers and medal enthusiasts, it offers fascinating biographical sketches of colonial African celebrities - many of whom were known personally to the editor.