{"product_id":"9788412990829","title":"GHANA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGHANA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA travelogue that combines history, sociology, and direct observation to dismantle myths about Africa. Fernando Ballano Gonzalo traveled along the coast of Ghana in late 2004 and early 2005, using exclusively local means of transport. The result is a narrative that sheds light on little-known historical and sociological aspects of African history, with special attention to the slave trade castles and their current legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles a journey along the entire coast of Ghana, from the slave castles of Elmina and Cape Coast to the fishing villages and local markets. Through its pages, the author debunks common tropes and prejudices about the African continent, while offering a deep look at the historical memory of the slave trade. The journey, undertaken via public transport and involving direct contact with the local population, allows the reader to discover a complex reality where ancestral traditions, traces of colonialism, and contemporary challenges coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the slave trade on the coast of Ghana and its architectural legacy in the fortress castles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and its transmission in Ghanaian coastal communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSociological and cultural reality of Ghana at the beginning of the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJourney of exploration and personal discovery using local means of transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDismantling myths and stereotypes about Africa and its history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in travel literature with historical and sociological depth, especially those seeking to understand the reality of Africa beyond the clichés. Also for travelers planning to visit Ghana or the West African region, as well as students and enthusiasts of the history of the African continent and the slave trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented, first-hand perspective on the history of slavery in Ghana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic travel narrative that shows daily life and local traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRigorous historical and sociological information presented in an entertaining and accessible way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the complexity of contemporary Africa through a critical lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fernando Ballano Gonzalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Confluencias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Cities and Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 360\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 295 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that unites the rigor of a historical essay with the immediacy of a travelogue. The author manages to build bridges between Ghana's slave-trading past and its current reality, offering the reader a reading experience that both informs and provokes reflection. Recommended for those looking for travel literature with substance and a commitment to historical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407119245659,"sku":"9788412990829","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841299082.jpg?v=1781847237","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412990829","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}