The Ewe People. A Study of the Ewe People in German Togo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789988647902)

The Ewe of Ghana, Togo and Benin have been one of the most documented ethnic groups in West Africa, given their encounters with the German, French and British colonial administrations. In 1906, Jakob Spieth, a German Bremen Missionary, published Die Ewe-Stamme. Die Ewe-Stamme is one of the most comprehensive treatises on the history, religion, economic life, traditional social structure, and, indeed, the entire spectrum of everyday life of the Ewe. Published over 100 years ago the book had limited circulation and became increasingly rare to the extent that it almost became a deified piece of work and source of classified knowledge. Additionally, Die Ewe-Stamme was published in German and old non-standard and colloquial Ewe languages. It is hoped this translation of Die Ewe-Stamme into English and contemporary Ewe might create a revival of interest amongst researchers, enhance the understanding for the traditional Ewe culture and become reading material in schools and universities.

Author: Jakob Spieth
ISBN-10: 9988647905
ISBN-13: 9789988647902
Publisher: Sub-Saharan Publishers
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2011
Pages: 980
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.93d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 34