A History of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana by Akosua Adoma Perbi

A History of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana by Akosua Adoma Perbi

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: the history of indigenous slavery, which existed long before the trans-Atlantic slave trade, has been a marginal topic in documented historical studies on Ghana. Yet its weighty historical, and contemporary relevance inside and outside Africa is undisputed. This book begins to redress this neglect. Drawing on sources including oral data from so-called slave descendants, cultural sites and trade routes, court records and colonial government reports, it presents historical and cultural analysis which aims to enhance historical knowledge and understanding of indigenous slavery. The author further intends to provide a holistic view of the indigenous institution of slavery as a formative factor in the social, political and economic development of pre- colonial Ghana.

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ISBN 13	9789988550325
ISBN 10	9988550324
Title	A History of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana
Author	Akosua Adoma Perbi
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sub-Saharan Publishers
Year published	2004-06-15
Number of pages	288
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