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Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia 2nd Edition
Author(s): David H. Shinn (Author), Thomas P. Ofcansky (Author)
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press (UK)
- Publication Date: 11 April 2013
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 692 pages
- ISBN-10: 0810871947
- ISBN-13: 9780810871946
Book Description
The Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia, Second Edition covers the history of Ethiopia through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ethiopia.
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About the Author
David H. Shinn served in the American Foreign service for 37 years, many of them dealing with the Horn of Africa. He was the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia from 1996 to 1999. More recently he was teaching at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
Thomas P. Ofcansky has held a number of academic and government positions, most recently with the Bureau of Intelligence and Research Africa Division at the U.S. Department of State. He also co-authored the Historical Dictionary of Kenya and the Historical Dictionary of Tanzania.
