ISBN: 9781332431908 - with the mission to menelik, 1897 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the authorââ â¢s firsthand experience as a member of a British diplomatic mission to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in 1897. The author provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural landscape of the country at a pivotal moment in its history, when Emperor Menelik II was consolidating his power and asserting his nationââ â¢s independence after a decisive victory over the Italians at the Battle of Adowa. The journey, chronicled in vivid detail, is not only a testament to the authorââ â¢s keen observation of the people and their customs, but also a testament to the rigors of travel at the time. The bookââ â¢s detailed account of the preparations for the journey, the challenges faced in navigating treacherous terrain, and the encounters with diverse cultures along the way offer a captivating portrait of late 19th-century East Africa. The author, with an eye for detail and a wit that shines through in his descriptions, brings to life the complex relationship between the British Empire and Abyssinia, a relationship shaped by historical events, political ambitions, and a growing sense of Abyssinian national pride. This book provides valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the time and serves as a unique window into a bygone era in the history of East Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…