There are some places that hound the imagination of a traveller for many years before they actually visit. The ancient lands of Eritrea and Ethiopia had such an effect on Julia Stewart and in this travelogue she brings to life the breathtaking landscapes, the gentle culture and rich history of these countries. Essential reading for anyone visiting Eritrea or Ethiopia. Illustrated with b/w photos.
One Gunner's War
The Last Cavalry Charge: Eritrea, 1941
During the Eritrean struggle for independence from Ethiopia, four Westerners travel under Eritrean rebel escort through a land of savage beauty and bitter drought towards the ancient capital of Asmara.
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This work traces the Eritrean response to,Ethiopian occupation of their land and the origins,of the war.
"Charles Cantalupo has written a book that crosses all the genres: Where War Was: Poems and Translations from Eritrea is part translation, part reflection, part epic, illustrated with starkly beautiful photographic images by Lawrence Sykes.
History of Eritrea & the different cultural influences that shaped the development of the population.
Ethiopia converted to Christianity centuries before Europe did. And it is mentioned in the Bible many times. The book also covers Eritrea - its people, history and culture - but not in as much detail as it does Ethiopia.
Eritrea: Aufbruch in die Freiheit
Ethnic Conflict in the Horn of Africa