`The History of Ashanti Kings and the Whole Country Itself' and Other Writings, by Agyeman Prempeh (Fontes Historiae Africanae) [Hardcover]

Agyeman Prempeh (Author), E. Akyeampong (Editor), A. Adu Boahen (Editor), N. Lawler (Editor), T. C. McCaskie (Editor), I. Wilks (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0197262619 | ISBN-13: 978-0197262610 | Publication Date: August 28, 2003

This is a key text for understanding the history of the great West African kingdom of Asante (now in Ghana). It is perhaps the earliest example of history writing in English by an African ruler. The result is an indispensably detailed account of the Asante monarchy from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Context is provided by the inclusion of other writings by or about Agyeman Prempeh, together with four introductory essays by the world's leading scholars of Asante history.

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"An inspiration and a valuable source for students of African history."--International Journal of African Historical Studies

About the Author

E. Akyeampong is a Professor, History Department, University of Ghana. A. Adu Boahen is a Professor Emeritus, History Department, University of Ghana. N. Lawler is formerly a Professor, Oakton Community College, Chicago. T.C. McCaskie is a Reader in Asante History, University of Birmingham. I. Wilks is a Professor Emeritus, African Studies, Northwestern University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0197262619
• ISBN-13: 978-0197262610
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,815,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: `The History of Ashanti Kings and the Whole Country Itself' and Other Writings, by Agyeman Prempeh (Fontes Historiae Africanae) (Hardcover)

Excellent example of primary research material. The labors of the authors have provided us with an original manuscript and comments. Invaluable for scholarly research.