Discovering the Asante Kingdom

by Robert Z. Cohen

Located in what is today the Republic of Ghana, the Asante kingdom was one of the richest and most powerful empires in precolonial Africa. The author explores the fascinating history, important cultural symbols, key leaders, and achievements of the empire, which flourished from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century. Readers learn about the Asante kingdom's founding myths, ruling customs, and thriving capital at Kumasi, as well as its rich...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147771880X
• ISBN13: 9781477718803
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8