Thanks for sharing this. It deepens my search for the understanding of politics and economics in pre colonial Africa. Rather than appealing to the systems of Europeans (democracy vs communism or capitalism vs socialism) when do we review and examine the systems that governed our societies & economies before our loss or sovereignty?
You know the funny thing? If the Ashanti had the equivalent value of £156m today in 1875, they could have afforded to go on a rapid modernization plan. Actually, I can't exactly remember where--maybe you could--but I've read that an Asantehe at one point had plans staring a railway project in the country. Too bad tho.
Fascinating read! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
Another intriguing article. Hauling those 3.5 foot salt slabs must’ve been a pain.
they had camels for that.
Thanks for sharing this. It deepens my search for the understanding of politics and economics in pre colonial Africa. Rather than appealing to the systems of Europeans (democracy vs communism or capitalism vs socialism) when do we review and examine the systems that governed our societies & economies before our loss or sovereignty?
You know the funny thing? If the Ashanti had the equivalent value of £156m today in 1875, they could have afforded to go on a rapid modernization plan. Actually, I can't exactly remember where--maybe you could--but I've read that an Asantehe at one point had plans staring a railway project in the country. Too bad tho.
Fascinating read! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
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