Ethiopia Through Russian Eyes e-bog

This is a unique and detailed first-hand account of Ethiopia in 1896-98 includes 78 photographs taken in Ethiopia at the time. It recounts the adventures and observations of a Russian officer with remarkable understanding for the many varied people who lived there and keen insight into their destiny. Originally published in 1900. According to a review in "e;Old Africa"e;: "e;Despite its bland title, this is the most important book on the history of eastern Africa to have been published for a century. And it was written over a century ago!"e; According to Wikipedia: "e;Alexander Ksaverievich Bulatovich tonsured Father Antony 26 September 1870 - 5 December 1919) was a Russian military officer, explorer of Africa, writer, hieromonk and the leader of imiaslavie movement in Eastern Orthodox Christianity."e; This edition includes all the illustrations, diagrams and maps from the original edition.