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- catalog abstract "Originally published in 1975, and reprinted with additional introductory material in 1989, this book provides an in-depth account of Asante history during the nineteenth century. The focus of the book is on the broad political development of Asante society, concentrating on the material factors which affected the decision making process during various administrations. This focus reflects the complex and sophisticated nature of the Asante social system, a system which had its basis in administrative unity and a core idea of nationhood. The text utilizes the abundant archival, printed and oral source materials available regarding the Asante, offering the reader a profound insight into the nature and structure of a remarkable society. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in African history.".
- catalog contributor b2650838.
- catalog coverage "Ashanti (Kingdom) Politics and government.".
- catalog created "1989, c1975.".
- catalog date "1989".
- catalog date "1989, c1975.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1989, c1975.".
- catalog description "Bibliography: p. 731-743.".
- catalog description "Originally published in 1975, and reprinted with additional introductory material in 1989, this book provides an in-depth account of Asante history during the nineteenth century. The focus of the book is on the broad political development of Asante society, concentrating on the material factors which affected the decision making process during various administrations. This focus reflects the complex and sophisticated nature of the Asante social system, a system which had its basis in administrative unity and a core idea of nationhood. The text utilizes the abundant archival, printed and oral source materials available regarding the Asante, offering the reader a profound insight into the nature and structure of a remarkable society. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in African history.".
- catalog extent "lv, 800 p., [16] p. of plates :".
- catalog identifier "0521204631".
- catalog identifier "0521379946".
- catalog isPartOf "African studies series ; 13".
- catalog issued "1989".
- catalog issued "1989, c1975.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,".
- catalog spatial "Ashanti (Kingdom) Politics and government.".
- catalog subject "966.7/01 19".
- catalog subject "Ashanti (African people) Politics and government.".
- catalog subject "DT507 .W48 1989".
- catalog title "Asante in the nineteenth century : the structure and evolution of a political order / Ivor Wilks.".
- catalog type "text".