Historical Dictionary of Ghana (Hardcover, Fourth Edition)

Ghana, the former British colony of the Gold Coast, is historically known for being the first country to the south of the Sahara to attain political independence from colonial rule. It is known for its exports of cocoa and a variety of minerals, especially gold, and it is now an oil exporting country. But Ghana's importance to the African continent is not only seen in its natural resources or its potential to expand its agricultural output. Rather the nation's political history of nationalism, the history of military engagement in politics, record of economic depression and the ability to rise from the ashes of political and economic decay is the most unique character of the country. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Ghana covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ghana.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	David Owusu- Ansah
Dimensions:	235 x 162 x 41mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	514
Edition:	Fourth Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8108-7242-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > History > African history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8108-7242-0
Barcode:	9780810872424

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