Akan Peoples in Africa and the Diaspora

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Focusing on the Akan Peoples of West Africa, this collection presents key essays that explore their rich history and culture. With a population of around 25 million, the Akans, primarily in Ghana and Togo, established various states from the twelfth century, driven by gold mining and cash crop trading. The volume includes a diverse selection of primary sources, offering new insights and perspectives on this significant ethnic group.