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title: "A History of Modern Ethiopia, 1855–1991: Second Edition (Eastern African Studies)"
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# Geopolitical regional insights Comprehensive 2-century coverage Updated to 1991 with new material A History of Modern Ethiopia, 1855–1991: Second Edition (Eastern African Studies)

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock Ethiopia’s untold story — be the expert in every conversation!

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- **What is this?** A History of Modern Ethiopia, 1855–1991: Second Edition (Eastern African Studies)
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## Key Features

- • **Updated Edition:** Includes fresh content covering the last decade of Ethiopia’s modern history.
- • **Geopolitical Relevance:** Understand Ethiopia’s pivotal role in Eastern Africa’s modern dynamics.
- • **Deep Historical Context:** Explore Ethiopia’s complex past from 1855 to 1991 with expert precision.
- • **Ideal for Professionals:** Perfect for historians, political scientists, journalists, and African studies experts.
- • **Authoritative Scholarship:** Written by Bahru Zewde, a leading Ethiopian historian with firsthand insight.

## Overview

A History of Modern Ethiopia, 1855–1991 (Second Edition) by Bahru Zewde offers a compact yet comprehensive exploration of Ethiopia’s political and social evolution over two centuries. Updated with new material, this authoritative volume is essential for professionals seeking deep insight into Ethiopia’s role in regional geopolitics and its complex historical landscape.

## Description

Bounded by Sudan to the west and north, Kenya to the south, Somalia to the southeast, and Eritrea and Djibouti to the northeast, Ethiopia is a pivotal country in the geopolitics of the region. Yet it is important to understand this ancient and often splintered country in its own right. In A History of Modern Ethiopia , Bahru Zewde, one of Ethiopia’s leading historians, provides a compact and comprehensive history of his country, particularly the last two centuries. Of importance to historians, political scientists, journalists, and Africanists alike, Bahru’s A History of Modern Ethiopia , now with additional material taking it up to the last decade, will be the preeminent overview of present-day Ethiopia.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #864,954 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #61 in Ethiopia History #220 in East Africa History #13,019 in World History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 85 Reviews |

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