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The Ashanti War (1873-74)
The British camp of Mansu on the road to the Prah river during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874
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1873 1874 Acing Asanti Ashanti Attacked Capital Colony Decades Declared Destroyed Ghana Kumasi Officially Prah Relationship Uneasy Virtually Mansu
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "The Ashanti War (1873-74)" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the heart of the Second Ashanti War, with a glimpse into the British camp on the road to the Prah river. Witness the intrigue and tension of this pivotal moment in history as the uneasy relationship between the British and the Ashanti people unfolds. Add this beautiful, historically significant print to your home or office, and let the story of the past come alive.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the British camp of Mansu, situated on the road leading to the Prah River during the 2nd Ashanti War in 1873-74. The uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, which had simmered for decades, reached a boiling point in 1873 when the British, under the command of Sir Garnet Wolseley, attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi. On July 24, 1874, the British officially declared Ghana a crown colony, marking the end of Asanti rule in the region. The camp at Mansu served as a strategic base for the British forces as they advanced towards Kumasi. The road leading to the Prah River, visible in the background, would have been a crucial supply route for the British during their campaign. The image, taken in February of an unknown year, likely documents the early stages of the war, when the British were still in the process of securing their hold on the region. The 2nd Ashanti War was a pivotal moment in the history of Ghana, marking the end of Asanti independence and the beginning of British colonial rule. The war resulted in the import of thousands of African laborers from other parts of the continent to work on the plantations and mines that would fuel the British economy. The legacy of this period continues to shape Ghanaian society and politics to this day. This photograph, from the Iln archive at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Ghanaian history, capturing the tension and uncertainty of a time of great upheaval and change.
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