With The Mission To Menelik, 1897 (1898)

By Edward Gleichen

Book Overview

With The Mission To Menelik, 1897 (1898) is a book written by Edward Gleichen. It is a first-hand account of the British military expedition to Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia) in 1897. The book details the journey of the British force, led by General Sir Gerald Graham, from their base in Aden to the Ethiopian highlands, where they sought to rescue British and European hostages held by Emperor Menelik II. Gleichen, who was a lieutenant in the Royal Navy and served as an interpreter on the expedition, provides a vivid description of the harsh terrain, the battles fought, and the interactions between the British and the local population. He also offers insights into the political and cultural context of the conflict, including the complex relationships between the various Ethiopian factions and the role of European powers in the region.The book includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the story to life, as well as appendices that provide additional information on the expedition's organization and equipment. With The Mission To Menelik, 1897 (1898) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a little-known episode in British imperial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116723099X
• ISBN13: 9781167230998
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"