The book offers a vibrant historical narrative detailing the emergence of Ethiopia's student movement, highlighting the author's personal involvement. It explores the movement's significant role in toppling the imperial regime and its lasting influence on the nation's trajectory. Through firsthand experiences, the author sheds light on the struggles and aspirations of the youth that contributed to a pivotal moment in Ethiopia's history.
Oost-Afrika Reeks
Deze serie duikt in de rijke en diverse geschiedenis en cultuur van Oost-Afrika. Het verkent de ingewikkelde sociale structuren, de koloniale invloeden en de strijd voor onafhankelijkheid in de hele regio. Elke aflevering biedt een boeiende kijk op de levens van de bevolking, hun tradities en hun veerkracht tegenover tegenspoed. Het is een ontdekkingsreis die zowel het verleden als het heden van dit fascinerende deel van de wereld belicht.





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The Quest for Socialist Utopia
- 317bladzijden
- 12 uur lezen
A lively historical account of the rise of Ethiopia's student movement by one of those involved, its role in overthrowing the imperial regime, and its impact on the shaping of the country's future.
Dealing with Government in South Sudan
- 271bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
Essential reading for scholars of Sudan, of Africa and of local governance, as well as policy-makers and practitioners, this study explores chiefly authority in South Sudan from its historical origins and evolution under colonial, postcolonial and military rule, to its current roles and value in the newly independent country.
The African Garrison State
- 223bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
This book offers an in-depth analysis of how Eritrea's promising beginnings in 1991 deteriorated, leading to its emergence as a highly authoritarian, militarized, and isolated nation with severe human rights violations.
A single coherent narrative of Aksumite civilisation revealing the roots of medieval Christian Ethiopia.