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I have been obliged to self-publish my new book, The Catholic Orangemen of Togo and Other Conflicts I Have Known, because legal threats from mercenary commander Tim Spicer scared off my publisher:

https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/Schillings.pdf I

I have accordingly decided to make it available free online from 12 January as a PDF hosted on over a hundred different websites, in almost thirty different juridictions. I have, however, had physical books printed for those who wish (and purchased carbon offset). I hope to get copies into bookstores shortly, though this is difficult. It is available from Amazon.co.uk for just £11.87

You can however purchase it here, direct from me, for the cover price of £17.99. This includes postage and packing to anywhere in the World, plus a signature and message if you wish.

I should fess up that I stand to make 80p profit on every copy sold though Amazon, but about £3.60 on every copy sold direct here. So, in addition, for every copy sold direct I will make a donation of £1 to either People and Planet, Amnesty International or Human Rights Watch. You can choose the nature of your donation below when you make your purchase via PayPal, and your donation choice will be confirmed by email.

If you want a signed copy, please note this in the “Special Instructions to Merchant” box when you enter the delivery address, together with any dedication you want with the signature.

BUY NOW :

The Catholic Orangemen of Togo and Other Conflicts I Have Known

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The book is an autobiographical prequel to Murder in Samarkand and covers the period 1998 to 2002. It exposes the links between blood diamonds, crime and British mercenary involvement in Africa. it argues that the disregard Tony Blair showed for both British and international law in dealing with Sierra Leone prefigured the disaster of Iraq. It also covers my role in the dawn of democracy in Ghana.

More importantly, it is intended in an entertaining way to present questions of African development, drawing on thirty year’s practical experience. I am deeply critical of current fashionable doctrines in the field of overseas aid. I hope it will inform and entertain as Murder in Samarkand did, but on a different set of issues. Here is the blurb from the book:

Craig Murray’s adventures in Africa from 1997 to 2001 are a rolliciking good read. He exposes for the first time the full truth about the “Arms to Africa” affair which was the first major scandal of the Blair Years. He lays bare the sordid facts about British mercenary involvement in Africa and its motives. This is at heart an extraordinary account of Craig Murray’s work in negotiating peace with the murderous rebels of Sierra Leone, and in acting as the midwife of Ghanaian democracy. Clearly his efforts were not only difficult but at times very dangerous indeed. Yet the story is told with great humour. Not only do we meet Charles Taylor, Olusegun Obasanjo, Jerry Rawlings and Foday Sankoh, but there are unexpected encounters with others including Roger Moore, Jamie Theakston and Bobby Charlton! Above all this book is about Africa. Craig Murray eschews the banal remedies of the left and right to share with us the deep knowledge and understanding that comes over 30 years working in or with Africa. Gems of wisdom and observation scatter the book, as does a deep sense of moral outrage at the consequences of centuries of European involvement: even though he explains that much of it was well-intentioned but disastrous.

If you wish to pay by cheque or postal order, please write with your details to Craig Murray, 31 Sinclair Gardens, West Kensington, London, W14 0AU. Cheques for £17.99 should be made payable to Craig Murray.


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41 thoughts on “Buy: The Catholic Orangmen of Togo (DIRECT)

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  • Roger Houghton

    I ordered from Amazon.co.uk 28th Dec and today received an eMail regretting they still cannot get the book and offering to let me cancel my order.

    Should I cancel with Amazon and buy from you or do you expect Amazon to retail the book eventually?

  • Anonymous

    Hi Craig,

    It would seem that some naughty altruist has uploaded your novel to wikileaks as a PDF.

    Perhaps you could offer, say, a £4 "pure profit" option to your menu for people who acquire your book through a modern distribution system (bittorrent, usenet etc)?

    Cheers,

    Arrrrrr

  • Craig

    Anonymous,

    It's OK, it's meant to be available free

    Roger,

    Apologies – demand outstripping supply. Just hang on. will be a few days

    Gary

    What? Fascinated. Could you detail your objection?

  • Daniel Hoffmann-Gill

    I've just purchased one direct Craig, I've not specified my donation becuase I'd like to give the extra quid to you rather than another charity.

    Hope that's okay?

    All the best.

  • anne

    Hi, Craig!

    Congratulations on the book!

    I want to buy it directly from you, but when I click on the book cover nothing comes up. What shall I do now?

    Congratulations again!

    Oh what a breath of fresh air Murder in Samarkand was!

    *Thank you*!

    Anne

  • Craig

    Anne

    Many thanks. Click on the pay now button below the picture – or send a cheque to the address at the bottom of the entry.

    Craig

  • anne

    Ha! My Firefox has no pay now button, and my Safari doesn't have your address! Neither does Explorer…

    Shall I send a cheque to you at the University?

    Anne

  • Ed

    Arrrrrr wrote [Perhaps you could offer, say, a £4 "pure profit" option to your menu for people who acquire your book through a modern distribution system (bittorrent, usenet etc)?]

    I downloaded the free pdf but would like to pay for the pleasure of reading it.

    Firstly what would be a fair price to you and, secondly, how do I PayPal the amount?

    I prefer to read on my PDA (Nokia N800)and so don't want a paper book. The pdf converts well to a html file which better suits the e-book format.

  • algernon

    Hi Craig,

    i haven't received the book yet. Is there an email address i can contact you with to give my details?

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