Sir James Mitchell's autobiography provides an intriguing insight into his long and eventful career at the forefront of Caribbean politics. During the thirty-five years that he was a Member of Parliament of the Grenadines, at the time of retirement Sir James had been the longest serving Prime Minister in the Caribbean, having spent eighteen years as the head of government, and the only one to have served from Colonialism through Statehood and Independence. In addition to this he was the only leader who founded a political ...
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Sir James Mitchell's autobiography provides an intriguing insight into his long and eventful career at the forefront of Caribbean politics. During the thirty-five years that he was a Member of Parliament of the Grenadines, at the time of retirement Sir James had been the longest serving Prime Minister in the Caribbean, having spent eighteen years as the head of government, and the only one to have served from Colonialism through Statehood and Independence. In addition to this he was the only leader who founded a political party, and retired from office after winning four consecutive general elections.
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Reprint. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp xv, 463. Original publisher's black cloth, lettered silver at the spine. With the small attractive bookplate, showing a bookish owl, of 'Oz' publisher, later media tycoon, Felix Dennis (1947-2014). He was also a distinguished poet, philanthropist, book collector and lover of trees (the Forest of Dennis. ) Signed by the author on the half title page, "Felix, sorry you are alone in comment without John Major...James Mitchell 5 Jan. 10." ISBN: 0230022200 Fine in fine dust jacket.