The terrible 1984 famine in Ethiopia focused the world's attention on the country and the issue of aid as never before. Anyone over the age of 30 remembers something of the events--if not the original
The second edition of Bahru Zewde's (history, Addis Ababa U., Ethiopia) history adds a short final chapter on events following the Revolution of 1974 up to 1991. The history provides a compact accoun
A candid memoir of growing up in Ethiopia recounts his youth as the son of missionary parents in a sometimes hostile country wracked by conflict, social upheaval, and ultimately revolution. Original.
The Jews (Falasha) of northwestern Ethiopia are a unique example of a Jewish group living within an ancient, non-Western, predominantly Christian society. Hagar Salamon presents the first in-depth stu
The kings of Aksum formally became Christian during the second quarter of the 4th century, making Ethiopia the second country in the world (after Armenia) officially to adopt the new faith. This landm
Chronicles the Omo Valleys fast-vanishing and excruciatingly hard way of life, focusing on the fifteen or so tribes who live there. This book features photographs that portray painted bodies, battles,
Ethiopia is one of Africa's top birding destinations, harbouring dramatic scenery, a wonderful diversity of habitats, over 30 endemic species, and a number of other regional specialities that cannot b
