Ethiopia reading list

A Listmania! list by James L
 
Ethiopian Amharic (Lonely Planet Phrasebook)
1.  Ethiopian Amharic (Lonely Planet Phrasebook) by Tilahun Gabriel
The list author says:
  "Invaluable and usable phrasebook and basic introduction to Amharic"
Used & New from: £10.38
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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In Search of King Solomon's Mines
2.  In Search of King Solomon's Mines by Tahir Shah
The list author says:
  "i really enjoyed this portrait of Ethiopia.  Sometimes funny, always sensitive, never patronising"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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A History of Ethiopia
3.  A History of Ethiopia by Harold G Marcus
The list author says:
  "The complete and authoritative history.  Surprisingly readable."
£15.16   Used & New from: £9.80
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

In Ethiopia with a Mule
4.  In Ethiopia with a Mule by Dervla Murphy
The list author says:
  "Dervla Murphy explores in her unique way, and provides a brilliant and unusual view.  Old, but not out of date."
Used & New from: £10.20
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Greater Ethiopia: Evolution of a Multi-ethnic Society
5.  Greater Ethiopia: Evolution of a Multi-ethnic Society by Donald Levine
The list author says:
  "Dense, difficult to read (i found) sociological history of the peoples in Ethiopia."
£17.58   Used & New from: £12.91

Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
6.  Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (Lonely Planet Country Guide) by Frances Linzee Gordon
The list author says:
  "Classic functional guidebook - extensive lists, but not much detail or atmosphere"
Used & New from: £1.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Ethiopia: the Bradt Travel Guide
7.  Ethiopia: the Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs
The list author says:
  "This guidebook has more detail and atmosphere, but less comprehensive listings"
Used & New from: £0.09
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Blue Nile
8.  Blue Nile by Virginia Morell
The list author says:
  "I wouldn't bother reading this unless you want to know about whait water rafting.  This book is about the expedition, NOT about the country"
Used & New from: £1.68

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Last updated: 05/10/2004
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