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Gold CoastBook 1928 • Danquah, J. B. (Joseph Boakye)
Akan • Africa > Western Africa
This is a view of Akyem political and other institutions from the standpoint of a native with considerable formal education in England. Danquah bases his work on personal observations and research, including access to the state archives at Kibbi. Som...The Gold Coast AkanBook 1945 • Danquah, J. B. (Joseph Boakye)
Akan • Africa > Western Africa
This is an introduction to Akan society and culture, touching on political and social organization, and religious beliefs and rituals. Danquah attempts to situate Akan culture in a broader Sudanese cultural history....