Layers of Time

History of Ethiopia

Henze Paul B.

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Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world. As the Aksumite Empire, it became a world power, its Emperor Ezana coverting to Christianity in 330 AD. Alone in sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopians developed coinage and writing systems. This volume traces the country's expansion southward during medieval times, its resistance to Muslim invasion and, under energetic leaders, its defence of its independence during the European scramble for Africa. Paul Henze's "History of Ethiopia" is not only concerned with kings, princes and politicians but includes insights into daily life, art, architecture, religion, culture, customs and the observations of travellers, and is enlivened by the personal reminiscences of Ethiopians.

About the Author

Paul B. Henze has worked for three decades on the Horn of Africa and has authored dozens of articles on the area. He served at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa between 1969 and 1972 and on the National Security Council between 1977 and 1980. He is the author of "Ethiopian Journeys: Travels in Ethiopia, 1969-72" (1977), "The Horn of Africa: From War to Peace" (1991), and "Layers of Time: A History of Ethiopia" (1999). He has also been a resident consultant at the RAND Corporation in Washington, D.C.

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