Synopses & Reviews
A result of a lifetimes study of the mysterious country, this book is the first truly comprehensive work on the monuments and art of Ethiopia, as well as a literary companion to its land and history. Stuart Munro-Hay provides a valuable guide to the countrys architecture, geography, peoples, art, and history which covers all the major sites of the land from ancient times to the present.
Review
"Dr. Munro-Hay is a scholar of distinction. His work, always readable, delves deeply into all aspects of Ethiopias ancient history. It can be read with profit alike by the scholar, the ‘ordinary reader, and the tourist intent on unraveling the mysteries of the beautiful Ethiopian wonderland." --Richard Pankhurst, Director Emeritus, Institute of Ethiopian Studies, Addis Ababa
"Munro Hay is one of the foremost academic authorities of the region's history and culture..."--African Business
"This is a highly interesting book, providing a valuable and up-to-date account of the state of knowledge concerning all the major sites of the country." --Dr. Patrick Gilkes, journalist and author of A Modern History of Ethiopia
Synopsis
The authoritative guide to Ethiopias land, culture, people, art, and history.
Synopsis
The authoritative guide to Ethiopias land, culture, people, art, and history.
About the Author
Stuart Munro-Hay is among the foremost Western authorities on Ethiopian history and culture. He has participated in archaeological expeditions there, and made frequent research visits to different areas of the country.
Table of Contents
Part I: Ethiopia: An Historical Outline * The First Ethiopian Empire * The Second Ethiopian Empire * Era of the Princes * The Third Ethiopian Empire * The Ethiopian Revolution *
Part II: The Monuments and Sites of Ethiopia * Gondar * Harar * Lalibela * Aksum * Debra Damo * Yeha * Appendices: The Ethiopian Church * Notes on Ethiopian Painting * Ethiopian Saints and Other Religious Imagery * Chronological Table and List of Rulers from Biblical Times to the Revolution