El El Dorado in West Africa by Raymond E Dumett
Reveals the impact of European capitalism on an African society.
Dumett convincingly depicts the phenomenon of the African farmer-miner.. adds rare depth to pre-colonial business history. Most concessions failed to realize a return on their subscriber's investments. One of the few successful enterprises, the future Ashanti Goldfields Corporation, was established by three educated middle-class coastal Africans -- Donna J. Maier * JOURNAL OF AFRICAN HISTORY *
... the book deserves the serious attention of all students of Africa... -- Nana Arhin Brempong * AFRICAN AFFAIRS *
This highly readable book will be appreciated by specialist and nonspecialist readers alike. It is a seminal contribution to the economic and social history of colonial West Africa as well as to the ongoing debate about the impact of European capitalism on African societies. -- Katja Werthmann * AFRICAN STUDIES REVIEW *
It is by far the most deeply researched and analysed study of the origins of any mining industry north of Zimbabwe; unquestionably it is also much the best... This is revisionist history at its best... This excellent book is a triumphant vindication of thorough empiricism. -- Richard Rathbone * AFRICA *
... a major addition to the growing historiography of Africa... -- Simon Katzenellenbogen * BUSINESS HISTORY *
...this carefully researched and engaging book... -- John Parker * THE ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *
... the book deserves the serious attention of all students of Africa... -- Nana Arhin Brempong * AFRICAN AFFAIRS *
This highly readable book will be appreciated by specialist and nonspecialist readers alike. It is a seminal contribution to the economic and social history of colonial West Africa as well as to the ongoing debate about the impact of European capitalism on African societies. -- Katja Werthmann * AFRICAN STUDIES REVIEW *
It is by far the most deeply researched and analysed study of the origins of any mining industry north of Zimbabwe; unquestionably it is also much the best... This is revisionist history at its best... This excellent book is a triumphant vindication of thorough empiricism. -- Richard Rathbone * AFRICA *
... a major addition to the growing historiography of Africa... -- Simon Katzenellenbogen * BUSINESS HISTORY *
...this carefully researched and engaging book... -- John Parker * THE ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780852557686 |
| ISBN 10 | 085255768X |
| Title | El El Dorado in West Africa |
| Author | Raymond E Dumett |
| Series | Western African Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | James Currey |
| Year published | 1999-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |