The book traces the history of the town from its origin to 1942, highlighting major historical experiences such as the advent of King Kosoko with his followers, and the emergence of a composite administration in the town; political and economic changes in the period of Kosoko, post-Kosoko's struggle for political integration and the division of the town into two quasi-self-ruling communities. The book provides a useful background to the understanding of present political, economic and social situations in Epe.