Description
ETHIOPIA is a compendium on Ethiopia and Northeast Africa for travellers, students, businessmen, other folks serious about Africa, policymakers and organisations. On this book 85 specialists from 15 countries write in regards to the land of our fossil ancestor ‘Lucy’, about its rock-hewn churches and national parks, in regards to the coexistence of Christians and Muslims, and about atypical cultures, but in addition about recent developments and major challenges to the region. Across ten chapters they describe the land and other folks, its history, cultures, religions, society and politics, in addition to latest issues and distinctive destinations, documented with tables, maps, further reading suggestions and photos.