The 1863 Anglo-Ashanti War: A Clash of Empires

In 1863, the British and the Asante Empire clashed in a war that would reshape the Gold Coast. This episode of The Story of Ghana explores the causes, key figures, and lasting consequences of the Anglo-Ashanti War of 1863. Lucas and Luna discuss the diplomatic tensions over Elmina, the military strategies of Governor Richard Pine and Asantehene Kwaku Dua I, the devastating impact of disease, and the war's role in paving the way for the British burning of Kumasi in 1874. They also examine the broader context of European imperialism in West Africa and the resilience of Asante sovereignty. A nuanced look at a pivotal conflict that set the stage for the colonization of Ghana. #AngloAshantiWar #1863 #AsanteEmpire #GoldCoast #RichardPine #KwakuDuaI #Elmina #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #Imperialism #MilitaryHistory #Asante #BritishEmpire #ColonialAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #GhanaPodcast #Empires Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo