{"product_id":"asante-in-the-nineteenth-century-the-structure-and-evolution-of-a-political-order-paperback-9780521379946","title":"Asante in the Nineteenth Century; The Structure and Evolution of a Political Order (Paperback) 9780521379946","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAsante in the Nineteenth Century\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Structure and Evolution of a Political Order\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eIvor Wilks (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521379946, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 29 September 1989\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e874 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 4.9 cm, 1.26 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eLists of tables, figures, maps and plates\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Preamble\u003cbr\u003e 1. Spatial aspects of government: the network of communications\u003cbr\u003e 2. Spatial aspects of government: the structure of empire\u003cbr\u003e 3. The politics of population: the demography of metropolitan Asante\u003cbr\u003e 4. Kumase and the southern provinces: the politics of control\u003cbr\u003e 5. Kumase and the southern provinces: the politics of retrenchment\u003cbr\u003e 6. Asante and the Gold Coast: the politics of indecision\u003cbr\u003e 7. Kumase and the northern provinces: an overview\u003cbr\u003e 8. Asante and its neighbours: the politics of entente\u003cbr\u003e 9. The dynastic factor in Asante history: a family reconstruction of Oyoko royals\u003cbr\u003e 10. Kumase as the seat of government: the structure of decision making\u003cbr\u003e 11. Kumase as the seat of government: the structure of the executive\u003cbr\u003e 12. Political Popularization in nineteenth century Asante\u003cbr\u003e 13. Disorder in politics: from constitutional crisis to civil war\u003cbr\u003e 14. Modernization, reform, and the role of the Owusu Ansas in politics\u003cbr\u003e 15. Politics and policies in nineteenth century Asante: the ideological variables\u003cbr\u003e Glossary of principal Asante terms\u003cbr\u003e Guide to sources consulted\u003cbr\u003e Printed works, theses, dissertations, etc\u003cbr\u003e British Parliamentary papers\u003cbr\u003e Archives, field materials, newspapers, etc.\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: General \u0026amp; world history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on General \u0026amp; world history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22General%20\u0026amp;%20world%20history%20%5BHBG%5D%22\"\u003eHBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45908933148952,"sku":"9780521379946","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521379946i_efd9fd0c-d256-4eb7-b265-c5d3924aca9a.jpg?v=1691376090","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/asante-in-the-nineteenth-century-the-structure-and-evolution-of-a-political-order-paperback-9780521379946","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}