Layers of Time: A History of Ethiopia

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Ethiopia 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. Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv Layers of Time....Pages 1-21 The Aksumite Empire....Pages 22-43 Medieval Ethiopia....Pages 44-82 Ordeal, Recovery, Decline....Pages 83-118 The Empire from Atrophy to Revival....Pages 119-143 Yohannes IV and Menelik II....Pages 144-187 The Rise of Haile Selassie....Pages 188-228 Ethiopia in the Modern World....Pages 229-281 Revolution, War, and “Socialism”....Pages 282-307 The End of the Derg....Pages 308-333 Ethiopia Resurgent....Pages 334-343 Back Matter....Pages 344-372