Layers of Time: A History of EthiopiaEthiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world. This book traces the country's expansion southward during medieval times, its resistance to Muslim invasion, and, under energetic leaders, its defense of its independence during the European scramble for Africa. The author is concerned not only with kings, princes and politicians but also includes insights on daily life, art, architecture, religion, culture, customs and observations by travelers. |
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Contents
| 1 | |
Ethiopia as a World Power | 22 |
Isolation and Expansion | 44 |
Ethiopia and the World around it on the Threshold of Modern Times | 83 |
The Era of the Princes and Tewodros II | 119 |
The Empire Restored Expanded and Defended | 144 |
Time of Troubles Regent Emperor Exile | 188 |
Haile Selassie from Triumph to Tragedy | 229 |
The First Decade of the Derg | 282 |
The Victory of the Northern Guerrilla Movements | 308 |
on the Threshold of the 21st Century | 334 |
Bibliographic Guide to Further Reading | 344 |
Index | 361 |
Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Layers of Time: A History of Ethiopia |
| Author | NA NA |
| Publisher | Springer, 2016 |
| ISBN | 1137117869, 9781137117861 |
| Length | 372 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Africa / General History / General |
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