Ethiopian Warriorhood: Defence, Land and Society 1800-1941

by Tsehai Berhane-Selassie

Book Overview

The history of the often-overlooked chewa Ethiopian warriors and their crucial role in defending their homeland against invasion, as well as their strong influence on political identity and the social infrastructure.

Today best known for their role in defending Ethiopia from Italian invasion 1935-41, chewa warriors protected Ethiopia for centuries. Yet, depicted by some 19th-century Western observers as little more than "a horde" of warmongers,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847013368
• ISBN13: 9781847013361
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: James Currey
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"