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Description for Layers of Time
Hardback. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 650.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9780312227197
SKU
V9780312227197
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About Na Na
Paul B. Henze is a former American diplomat who lived and traveled in Ethiopia for almost 40 years.
Reviews for Layers of Time
"All in all, this book makes interesting reading, and should suit both scholar and general reader alike..." - International Journal of African Historical Studies "... this is a timely study of a country still much in the news." - Kirkus Reviews "The great merit of Paul Henze's new history of Ethiopia, Layers of Time, ... Read more