Black Man's Country Revisited: Understanding Contemporary Africa, 50 Years After Karl Eskelund's Journeys Through Ghana

By Per Svendsen

What happens when a curious European traveler retraces the footsteps of a Danish journalist who documented Ghana's independence in 1954? What truths lie behind the stories, myths, and stereotypes that still shape how the world views Africa today, five decades later?
In Black Man's Country Revisited, Per Svendsen embarks on a bold journey through Ghana at the dawn of its 50th independence anniversary. Inspired by Karl Eskelund's Black Man's Country, Svendsen explores the lives, cultures, and contradictions of a nation that stood as a beacon of African freedom. From chiefs' courts and village rituals to bustling cities and political realities, his account offers a rare blend of history, travel writing, and social commentary.
This is more than a travelogue-it is a bridge between past and present, between outsider perceptions and insider realities. Svendsen uncovers the resilience of Ghanaian communities, the legacy of colonialism, and the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary people. Rich with encounters-from medicine men and refugees to intellectuals and traditional leaders-this book challenges clich s and opens new perspectives on Africa's role in the global story.
Whether you are a student of African history, a traveler, or simply someone seeking to understand the complexities of postcolonial nations, Black Man's Country Revisited is a gripping, eye-opening read. Step into Ghana's villages, cities, and histories-and see Africa, not as it has been imagined for centuries, but as it really is.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPFF4G62
• ISBN13: 9798262856107
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"