Abstract
By the 19th century, the Asante Kingdom had become a major player in the Atlantic economy. At its height, Asante influence extended throughout present-day Ghana and eastern Côte d'Ivoire. European visitors to the heart of the Asante Kingdom reported a structured and bureaucratic polity ruled by an Asantehene (Asante king), who paid particular attention to public displays of wealth and power. On the other hand, the Asantehene was mindful of his position as first-among-equals, and of his relationship with the rulers and aristocracy of key city-states, who were instrumental in founding the kingdom. The Asante Kingdom still exists within the present-day Republic of Ghana.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Encyclopedia of Empire |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118455074 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118440643 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Keywords
- Imperialism and conquest
- Kumasi
- Okomfo Anokye
- Osei Tutu II