The Ashantee War: A Popular Narrative (1874)

By John Frederick Maurice

Book Overview

The Ashantee War: A Popular Narrative is a historical book written by an anonymous Daily News Special Correspondent in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the Ashantee War, which took place in West Africa between 1873 and 1874. The author describes the causes and events leading up to the war, including the Ashantee Kingdom's expansionist policies and their attacks on neighboring tribes. The book also covers the British response to the conflict, including the dispatch of troops and the eventual defeat of the Ashantee forces. The author provides vivid descriptions of the battles, the terrain, and the people involved in the conflict. The book is written in a popular narrative style and is intended for a general audience. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the politics and military tactics of the time, as well as the cultural and social context of the Ashantee War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104478455
• ISBN13: 9781104478452
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"