Colonial Powers and Ethiopian Frontiers 1880-1884: Acta Aethiopica Volume Iv

Colonial powers and Ethiopian frontiers 1880–1884 is a collection of original Ethiopian documents from the nineteenth century, presenting the Ethiopian voice in the history of Ethiopia. It includes correspondence and treatises with rulers and representatives of Italy, Egypt, and Great Britain, as well as letters dealing with ecclesiastical issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2021
Publisher: Lund University Press,Sweden

Colonial powers and Ethiopian frontiers, 1880-1884, is the fourth volume in Acta Aethiopica, a series dedicated to presenting original Ethiopian documents from the nineteenth century with English translations and scholarly annotations. These documents have been meticulously collected from numerous archives across Africa and Europe, aiming to restore and convey the Ethiopian perspective in the history of Ethiopia during that era. This particular book, the inaugural volume published by Lund University Press, delves into the intricate relationships between Ethiopian rulers and colonial powers, as they sought to establish trade and technological development while safeguarding Ethiopia's integrity and independence.

The volume encompasses a wide range of correspondence and treatises exchanged with rulers and representatives from Italy, Egypt, and Great Britain. Additionally, it includes letters addressing various ecclesiastical matters, particularly concerning the Ethiopian community in Jerusalem.

To access an electronic version of this book, which is available under a creative commons license, please visit: www.manchesteropenhive.com/view/9789198469974/9789198469974.xml

Weight: 878g
Dimension: 176 x 247 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789198469967