The history of Ethiopia from the Queen of Sheba to WWII with substantial chapters on the Aksum obelisks and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.  Also, the influence of travellers of the C18th and C19th, such as Richard Burton, through whose lens the culture of Ethiopia was transmitted back to the West.  Paperback.  110 pages.  Illustrated.  Bibliography.  Minor signs of wear otherwise good condition.  Cat No 2345