The first section of the book covers the beginnings of precolonial statehood in the area of west africa that would become ghana. What we should note is that the ewes have since nursed a deepseated grudge of injustice which some still feel must be reversed in history. Full text of history of the gold coast and asante, based on traditions and historical facts. Ghana was known as the center of the gold, ivory, and slave trade during the 17th and 18th centuries. I would love any suggestions on your favorite ghana related books. The hundredyear war for africas gold coast by robert b. It serves as a rallying point for all book publishers in the country.
Academic research and publication on indigenous slavery in ghana and in africa more widely have not received attention commensurate with the importance of the phenomenon. Books set in ghana fiction and nonfiction books set completely or at least partially in ghana. David asante was instrumental in developing literature in the twi language. Download the akoobooks audio app and listen to african stories. List of books and articles about nigerian history online. Popular books on ghana best book recommendations, best. This was a key theme in the early history of ghana. Buy the history of ghana greenwood histories of the modern nations by roger s. List of best books in kumasi, ghana, top books in kumasi, ghana, books near me, best books. Although relatively small in area and population, ghana is one of the leading. Download ncert text books and cbse books for history.
The evangelical presbyterian church, ghana, and the eglise evangelique presbyterienne du togo are the products of the missionary efforts of the north german missionary society bremen mission, founded on 9th april, 1836. The kwame nkrumah memorial park is named on the honor of the first president. The history of ghana the greenwood histories of the. Ncert class 6 history books pdf download in english and hindi medium. I spent a few months in botswana over the summer, and came in to contact with many africans that read and enjoyed his books, they are thoroughly researched and imho pleasant to read. Finally there came emancipation and the evolution of modern ghana. One of our interesting historical ghana facts is that in 1957, the country became the first country in subsaharan africa to gain total independence. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti wars, john kufuor, osei kofi tutu i, kofi abrefa busia, ignatius kutu acheampong alphascript publishing.
Meshack asare and childrens books in ghana public radio. The museum describes the life of nkrumahs mausoleum. Book description this is a key text for understanding the history of the great west african kingdom of asante now in ghana. Ghana s fourth republic, established in 1993, has dealt with the legacy of instability inherited from the past as it moves towards a more stable future. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the dissemination of all manner of cultural material. Of course, the akwamus followed them and the sad tale of slave raiding and plunder that happened in the area known as krepi in the european records is in the history books.
A short history of ghana from earliest times until 1980. It borders on the gulf of guinea an arm of the atlantic ocean in the south, on benin in the west, on niger in the northwest and north, on chad in the northeast, and on cameroon in the east. It is the only collective voice of book publishers in ghana. Nov 16, 2015 reading up in ghana as christmas approaches, there are few better presents than a good book. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
The history of ghana greenwood histories of the modern nations. In the west african country of ghana, childrens books that actually reflect african children are relatively new. Homegoing by yaa gyasi, ghana must go by taiye selasi, wife of the gods by kwei quartey, the beautyful ones are not yet born by a. The british trusteeship was terminated in 1957 at ghana s attainment of independence after a plebiscite on 9 th may, 1956 and a subsequent referendum on the creation of the volta region of ghana. The ghana book publishers association is a nonprofit making, trade association of publishers in ghana. Explo nanikofi is the director of kilombo centre for civil society and african selfdetermination in london, uk, and peki, ghana, which publishes the kilombo panafrican community journal and produces the another world is possible radio programme currently on gfm radio, london, uk.
When the freebooting akwamu fugitives arrived after their surprised defeat, the nkonyas and the remaining ewes fled deeper and deeper into the vr. Book covers for the beautyful ones are not yet born by ayi kwei armah, changes. Martin meredith is one of the leading authors of african history. History of publishing, an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. List of best books in accra, ghana, top books in accra, ghana, books near me, best books. It comprises eight subtowns, each with a subchief tsame, avetile, afeviwofe, blengo, dzake, wudome, dzobati and adzokoe. A timeline, photographs, maps, and an appendix of biographies of notable figures in the history of ghana are included. Ghana s evergrowing literary movement is putting the country on the world map.
The historical development of modern ghanaian art music is very similar to that of nigeria. In 1482 the first european fort was established by the portuguese at elmina. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The 1992 constitution provides for a multiparty republic with a president as head of state and a vice president. This bibliography of ghana is a list of englishlanguage nonfiction books which have been described by reliable sources as in some way directly relating to the subject of ghana, its history, geography, culture, people, etc. About us history ghana book publishers association. Travel guides are great, but im really just looking for inspiration fiction set in ghana, accounts of expats livingtraveling in ghana, history, etc. Akoobooks african audiobooks giving voice to global african. Claridge, whose monumental history of the gold coast and ashanti is not likely to be superseded. It is a registered company limited by guarantee and without a share capital. The project, which was known as ghana history book project, was formally launched at agona swedru, in the central region of ghana on 14th april, 2012. It is an historical overview the kind that every library needs as basic, general academic research material. Culture and customs of ghana is the first book to concisely provide an uptodate narrative on the most significant elements of the established. History early history to independence in precolonial times the area of presentday ghana comprised a number of independent kingdoms, including gonja and dagomba in the north, ashanti in the interior, and the fanti states along the coast.
In his book shake hands with the devil, canadian forces commander romeo dallaire highly rated the gaf soldiers and military personnel. Class 6 ncert history books are created by the best professors who are experts in history and have good knowledge in the subject. Ghana officially the republic of ghana, is a country located along the gulf of guinea and. You can choose from 1072 literary books as well as nonfiction books related to ghana. Ghana succumbed to attacks by its neighbors in the 11th century, but its name and reputation endured. In february 20, the name of the project was changed from ghana history book project to ghana state book project. The three colors of the flag red, green, and black and the black star in the middle are all symbolic of the panafricanist movement. Ghana 1st time online late december 2000, and updated since 2001. These literary works included translations of a book on the history of germany, known as the kapa history, and john bunyans pilgrims progress, which discussed and ancient heathenism. In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about ghana. Here is some general information about you new host country the flag the coat of arms the national anthem maps data on ghana introduction geography climate people education history ghanas presidents government and political conditions economy foreign relations links the flag of ghana.
Cultures and customs in ghana by richard rathbone book description the decades of independence in ghana have strengthened the idea of a national ghanaian culture. A chronicle of grand bonny by adaonye fombo, abiegberi joe alagoa onyoma research publications, nigeria. As in nigeria, the activities of british colonial administrators, missionaries and teachers helped to introduce and consolidate the practice and consumption of european liturgical christian music as well as european classical music the two musical genres which provided the foundations for the. The ghana bookshop promotes the literary works of ghanaian authors. The history of ghana greenwood histories of the modern. Peki krepi is an ancient autochthonous society located at the southeastern corner of presentday republic of ghana.
This was a key theme in the early history of ghana s independence. However, books written specifically for children are actually a rather new development in the greater history of literature. Ghana north of the forest zone was inhabited as early as 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. A fascinating literary, social, and cultural history of colonial ghana, literary culture in colonial ghana sheds new light on understandings of the african colonial experience and the development of postcolonial cultures in west africa. There is a broadly based council of state with deliberative and advisory functions as well as a unicameral. Covering 500 years of ghana s history, the ghana reader provides a multitude of historical, political, and cultural perspectives on this iconic african nation. An annotated bibliography, department of library studies, university of ghana, legon.
Lorenz wolf arrived in peki on 14th november, 1847. One can see the round huts with roof architecture in the northern regions of ghana. Before the 16th century, there were no books for children. List of books and articles about ghana history online. Ghana is located on the atlantic coast of west africa, which has achieved its freedom with the help of their first president. Ncert class 6 history books pdf download ncert books. Oral history and other sources suggest that the ancestors of some of ghana s residents. With greater precipitation, the forest spread northward and humans retreated toward the sahara. Few other books on africa allow such depth and detail for ghana, making history of ghana an important survey which many will find intriguing. Full text of history of the gold coast and asante, based. A wrinkle in times long religious controversy history. Nov 21, 2012 am not sure reading novels about ghana will do much in informing you about the country but i may be wrong.
The dynamics of political struggle in ghana part 1. As elsewhere in africa, the climate of ghana varied during the pleistocene epoch about 2,600,000 to 11,700 years ago. Discover these surprising facts about ghana youtube. Here is a website for foreigners to get up to speed in understanding ghana. See all the lantern book stores in lagos and in nigeria. All of these subchiefs swear allegiance to a paramount chief known as deiga. Whether discussing the asante kingdom and the gold coasts importance to european commerce and transatlantic slaving, ghana s brief period under british colonial rule, or the emergence of its modern democracy, the volumes eighty.
Africa ghana the world factbook central intelligence agency. In addition to a lo ewes, there is a large number of other ewe states like adaklu, peki, ho, tove, keve, kpando and hohoe, to their north of ghana and be, gen, watsi, etc. Jump africa is proud to announce a partnership with book and boots to provide much needed books and supplies through books for africa to the under served youths in communities across ghana. The commission issued a blue book in july 1987 outlining modalities for districtlevel elections, which were held in late 1988 and early 1989. Since its publication in 1962, a wrinkle in time has become one of the mostfrequently banned or challenged books, for multiple reasons. Music production and preservation at ghana broadcasting. Nov 16, 2010 in the west african country of ghana, childrens books that actually reflect african children are relatively new. Books and boots taps, nurtures and develops raw mental, recreational, academic and sporting talents. However, it has a sad history and serves as a pertinent reminder to the brutal past of the colonial world. The history of ghana is in the series greenwood histories of the modern nations. Buy the history of ghana greenwood histories of the modern nations by gocking, roger s. For more books about this country and others, see the around the world in 80 days group. It is perhaps the earliest example of history writing in english by an african ruler. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti.
This book offers an ethnography of the emergence of a local christianity and its relation to changing social, political and economic formations among the peki ewe in ghana. The culture and customs of ghana today are a product of diversity in traditional forms, influenced by a long history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The history of cape coast castle and the atlantic slave trade by. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Ghana, country of western africa, situated on the coast of the gulf of guinea. The president is elected for a term of four years with the possibility of reelection for one further term by universal adult suffrage. In 1957, when the leaders of the former british colony of the gold coast sought an appropriate name for their newly independent statethe first black african nation to gain its independence from colonial rulethey named their new country after ancient ghana.
A new name of great resonance in african history is adopted ghana although the ancient kingdom of that name was far to the north, in presentday mali. Ncert class 6 history books are provided in pdf form so that students can access it at anytime anywhere. Geographically, peki is located on latitude 6 32 00n and longitude 00 14 00e. Every one who writes on gold coast history should begin, after the fashion of the country, by pouring a libation and sacrificing a sheep in honour of dr. Children learned to read and then read religious texts or books written for adults. Peki is a town in the south dayi district in the volta region of ghana. The culture and customs of ghana today are a product of diversity in traditional forms, influenced by a long history of islamic and european contact. As a result of kwadzo dei tutu yao ii, king of krepis invitation through his son, rev. Lantern books is the number one leading publisher of childrens books in nigeria. My husband is going to be in ghana for 2 weeks, and i will be joining him for about 45 days before heading to kenya. My first book of mammals junior readers series, 28, 28 a. An assessment of highlife music in promoting ghana s national identity. It starts in the precolonial period, then the incursion by the traders of the west followed by their gradual domination until full blown colonial rule was established. We produce foto books, and also offer a large range of customised personalised products and services for individual customers, small businesses, public institut.
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