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The Real Facts About Ethiopia
A very interesting read about the history of Ethiopia and its wars.
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34 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1982
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J.A. Rogers
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Joel Augustus Rogers was a Jamaican-American author, journalist, and historian who contributed to the history of Africa and the African diaspora, especially the history of African Americans in the United States. His research spanned the academic fields of history, sociology and anthropology. He challenged prevailing ideas about race, demonstrated the connections between civilizations, and traced African achievements. He was one of the greatest popularizers of African history in the 20th century.
Joel Augustus Rogers was a Jamaican-American author, journalist, and historian who contributed to the history of Africa and the African diaspora, especially the history of African Americans in the United States. His research spanned the academic fields of history, sociology and anthropology. He challenged prevailing ideas about race, demonstrated the connections between civilizations, and traced African achievements. He was one of the greatest popularizers of African history in the 20th century.
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April 1, 2019
Quick Overview
March 16, 2016
Nice! This was the FIRST text I was able to get my hands on when I was 12 and trying to develop an awareness of my Afrikan self. It opened a new world and was very meaningful to me at that time.
February 26, 2020
Great read
The author did an excellent job of encouraging his audience. Not only through the rich history of Ethiopia facts about it's great leadership and lineage of warriors men and women. Very possibly one of the oldest cultures to adopt a level of equality like that in early Mohammedan era or even Christian era armed forces
The author did an excellent job of encouraging his audience. Not only through the rich history of Ethiopia facts about it's great leadership and lineage of warriors men and women. Very possibly one of the oldest cultures to adopt a level of equality like that in early Mohammedan era or even Christian era armed forces
July 16, 2020
A fascinating and quick read
A quick and well written read from a fascinating perspective, Jamaican American author who raises wide look at Ethiopia in the context of the world with a specific survey addressing the wide African diaspora. Lots of references for further exploration.
A quick and well written read from a fascinating perspective, Jamaican American author who raises wide look at Ethiopia in the context of the world with a specific survey addressing the wide African diaspora. Lots of references for further exploration.
April 14, 2018
The Real Facts About Ethiopia
A 4 star rating due to facts and content flowed that have reader an understanding.
I liked learning about the country of Ethiopia.
I recommend book to other readers that have ever wondered why Ethiopia stood unconquered whereas other nations were.
A 4 star rating due to facts and content flowed that have reader an understanding.
I liked learning about the country of Ethiopia.
I recommend book to other readers that have ever wondered why Ethiopia stood unconquered whereas other nations were.
July 12, 2018
A proud and admirable people.
After having lived there some years ago, I found this book to be very interesting. Obviously written before the demise of Emperor Haile Selassie, I would concur with most of the things said in his favor. He was an extraordinary person.
After having lived there some years ago, I found this book to be very interesting. Obviously written before the demise of Emperor Haile Selassie, I would concur with most of the things said in his favor. He was an extraordinary person.
April 21, 2019
In depth information which enhanced my understanding of the Ethiopian nation and people.
Excellent choice to be shared with all. Deepened my awareness of the strength of our people all over the world.
Excellent choice to be shared with all. Deepened my awareness of the strength of our people all over the world.
April 29, 2019
Ethiopia: Ever Endeavouring To Be Independent
I found the history of Ethiopia to be very interesting. I learned things that I never new before about her and Ras Tfara Haile Selassie. May G-d continue to bless her to maintain her dignity and independence
I found the history of Ethiopia to be very interesting. I learned things that I never new before about her and Ras Tfara Haile Selassie. May G-d continue to bless her to maintain her dignity and independence
October 19, 2019
What a great book
It provides an excellent background on Ethiopia's history. Ethiopians have been warriors for centuries and never surrendered for European brutal colonialism, and this book explains that very well.
It provides an excellent background on Ethiopia's history. Ethiopians have been warriors for centuries and never surrendered for European brutal colonialism, and this book explains that very well.
March 27, 2022
THE REAL Facts
Informative book with knowledgeable facts about Ethiopian viewpoints about their place in world history, and their place as the (First) Christian Nation in the world.
Informative book with knowledgeable facts about Ethiopian viewpoints about their place in world history, and their place as the (First) Christian Nation in the world.
April 22, 2024
Awesome, and so informative.
It was very informative. The information is poignant even for today (2024). We should all strive, on every level of leadership, to be like the late H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie!
It was very informative. The information is poignant even for today (2024). We should all strive, on every level of leadership, to be like the late H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie!
November 2, 2017
Very informational.
Great read. Answered alot of questions for me. You will enjoy it. I'm planning on a trip there. Can't wait
Great read. Answered alot of questions for me. You will enjoy it. I'm planning on a trip there. Can't wait
December 16, 2017
Had no idea!
Ethiopia has a very long and Rich history. It s simply amazing that they have gone thru so many war's and still hold their heads high,Bravo!
Ethiopia has a very long and Rich history. It s simply amazing that they have gone thru so many war's and still hold their heads high,Bravo!
October 16, 2018
Interesting read about the history of Ethiopians
April 10, 2020
Informative, not as detailed as I would have liked, but worth the read
March 2, 2022
Great read
July 3, 2024
Classic essay about Ethiopia challenging ideas of scientific racism in the early 20th century.
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