The Ethiopians A History [Paperback]

The book opens with a review of Ethiopian prehistory, showing how the Ethiopian section of the African Rift Valley has come to be seen as the cradle of humanity .List of Plates.

List of Maps.

Series Editor's Preface.

Table of Dates.

Maps.

1. Prehistory and Geography.

2. Punt, Pharaohs and Ptolemies, the Aksumite Kingdom, and the Coming of Christianity.

3. The Zagwé Dynasty, Lalibala Churches, and Solomonic 'Restoration'.

4. Life in the Middle Ages, Contacts with Muslim Neighbours and Far-off Christians.

5. Ahmad ibn Ibrahim, Oromo Migration, and Ottoman Seizure of Massawa.

6. The Move of Capital North-West, and the Roman Catholic Interlude.

7. The Rise and Fall of Gondar.

8. The Early Nineteenth-Century, and the Advent of Téwodros II.

9. Yohannes, Menilek, and the European Powers.

10. Beginnings of Modernisation, Menilek, Iyasu, Zawditu, and Haile Sellassie.

11. Invasion, Occupation, and Liberation.

12. Restoration and Revolution.

Bibliography.

Index.

Clear, balanced and well informed, drawing on the latest sources to valuable effect, especially in references to archaeological work. Times Literary Supplement

Richard Pankhurst's contribution to The Peoples of Africa series will be a useful tool for students and general readers who are new to Ethiopian history. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies

The Ethiopians makes an excellent introduction to the fascinating past of Ethiopia. Danny Yee's Book Reviews - For the full text of this review please lóÆ