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The Downfall of Prempeh

A Diary of Life with the Native Levy in Ashanti, 1895-1896

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288pages
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11heures

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The narrative details Major-General Robert Baden-Powell's leadership during the Fourth Ashanti War in 1895-96, highlighting Britain's imperial ambitions in West Africa. It describes the challenges faced by the British and West Indian forces, including high disease-related casualties, and the eventual capture of the Ashanti capital, Kumasi. Baden-Powell defends the campaign's objectives, claiming it ended human sacrifice and the slave trade. The book features illustrations and personal sketches, offering a comprehensive view of this complex military conflict.

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The Downfall of Prempeh, Robert Baden-Powell

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2016
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