Description
| Product ID: | 9781849042611 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia |
| Subtitle: | Monarchy, Revolution and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi |
| Authors: | Author: Eloi Ficquet, Gerard Prunier |
| Page Count: | 416 |
| Subjects: | African history, African history, History, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, Ethiopia, 21st century |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A measured, detailed and systematic analysis of the key features of Ethiopian society and politics When we think of Ethiopia we tend to think in cliches: Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, the Falasha Jews, the epic reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, the Communist Revolution, famine and civil war. Among the countries of Africa it has a high profile yet is poorly known. How- ever all cliches contain within them a kernel of truth, and occlude much more. Today''s Ethiopia (and its painfully liberated sister state of Eritrea) are largely obscured by these mythical views and a secondary literature that is partial or propagandist. Moreover there have been few attempts to offer readers a comprehensive overview of the country''s recent history, politics and culture that goes beyond the usual guidebook fare. Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia seeks to do just that, presenting a measured, detailed and systematic analysis of the main features of this unique country, now building on the foundations of a magical and tumultuous past as it struggles to emerge in the modern world on its own terms. |
| Imprint Name: | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-09-15 |