Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world. As the Aksumite Empire, it became a world power, its Emperor Ezana coverting to Christianity in 330 AD. Alone in sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopians developed coinage & writing systems. This volume traces the country`s expansion southward during medieval times, its resistance to Muslim invasion &, under energetic leaders, its defence of its independence during the European scramble for Africa. Paul Henze`s history of Ethiopia is not only concerned with kings, princes & politicians but
Includes:: insights into daily life, art, architecture, religion, culture, customs & the observations of travellers, & is enlivened by the personal reminiscences of Ethiopians.