The Struggle Is My Life.

MANDELA, Nelson.

Item Number: 4146

London: International Defence & Aid, 1978.

First edition of Nelson Mandela’s collection of speeches from 1944-1964, issued to coincide with his 60th birthday. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed and dated by Nelson Mandela on the title page. In near fine condition.

The Struggle Is My Life contains Nelson Mandela’s famous speech at the Rivonia Trial; now regarded as among the greatest speeches ever given. His closing statement is captured for the first time in this volume that states, "During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against White domination and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and achieve, but if need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."