Ethiopian Warriorhood: Defence, Land and Society 1800-1941
- ISBN-10
- 1847011918
- ISBN-13
- 9781847011916
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 309
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer
- Author
- Tsehai Berhane-Selassie
Description
The history of the often-overlooked chewa Ethiopian warriors and their crucial role in defending their homeland against invasion, as well as their strong influence on political identity and the social infrastructure.
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- 2022-08-23
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