He discusses the social andeconomic effects of key stages in Ethiopian history such as theGondar period and the era of the 'Judges'. The author examines the various dynasties thatruled in the period up to the first Portuguese mission, andexplores the subsequent political and religious struggles betweenChristians, Muslims and Falashas. The book then discusses Ethiopiain biblical time, reconsidering, for example, the legend of theQueen of Sheba. It describes, for instance, thediscovery of the remains of the oldest known hominid, 'Lucy', inthe middle Awash Valley, in 1974. The book opens with a review of Ethiopian prehistory, showinghow the Ethiopian section of the African Rift Valley has come to beseen as the 'cradle of humanity'. Author by: Richard PankhurstLanguange: enPublisher by: Stylus Publishing, LLC.Format Available: PDF, ePub, MobiTotal Read: 36Total Download: 272File Size: 54,9 MbDescription: This is a history of the Ethiopians from pre-history to the presentday.ĭrawing on research in archeology, anthropology, linguisticsand on recent historiography, the book charts the development ofEthiopian peoples and their society, placing emphasis on theAfrican origins of Ethiopian civilization. The changes that have taken place in Ethiopia over the past century are described, and a range of issues of historical importance as well as issues still important in Ethiopia today-the flora and fauna, the wildlife, and customs of Ethiopia now and in the past-are examined in great detail. It attempts to explain for the hundreds of thousands Ethiopians who emigrated to the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe what happened in Ethiopia after the deposition of Emperor Haile Selassi. LentakisLanguange: enPublisher by: Janus Publishing Company LimFormat Available: PDF, ePub, MobiTotal Read: 78Total Download: 781File Size: 54,5 MbDescription: Providing a definitive explanation of modern history in Ethiopia, this book covers the last century up until 1994. For the updated edition, Marcus has written a new preface, two new chapters, and an epilogue, detailing the development and implications of Ethiopia as a Federal state and the war with Eritrea.Īuthor by: Michael B. MarcusLanguange: enPublisher by: Univ of California PressFormat Available: PDF, ePub, MobiTotal Read: 44Total Download: 558File Size: 54,6 MbDescription: In this eminently readable, concise history of Ethiopia, Harold Marcus surveys the evolution of the oldest African nation from prehistory to the present.
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