Adu Boahen is one of the most influential scholars of Ghana. His dedication to the teaching of African history is indisputable and his career has been both wide-ranging and successful. This compilation of Boahen's essays is a celebration of his scholarship and a testament to the profound career of a great man. It also captures the importance of his work and the lastin contributions he has made to african history. The volume also reflects the thinking of Africa's postcolonial elite, providing the new and future generations with ideas to understand themselves.