Author: Henry Blanc
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Category : Abyssinian Expedition
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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Pass of Lookum; Fort, mission house, and town of Massowah; Grove house, at Monculloh; Village of Dankora, in Atchefur; Church of Kedus Georgis, and village of Nefasa Agau Medur; Village of Kanoa, in Wandigé; View from Wandigé of Lake Tana ...
Author: William Simpson
Publisher: Tsehai Publishers
ISBN: 9780972317214
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 222
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The Expedition to Magdala of 1867-1868 was a memorable event in British Military history of warfare in general, and in the history of Ethiopia. Meticulously planned and executed, the campaign was a triumph for its commander, Sir Robert Napier. It was notable for the use of Elephants imported from India, the building of a port railway and the use of breech-loading rifles, the first time they employed in War.
Author: Henry Blanc
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781469984148
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Languages : en
Pages : 226
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The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition carried out by armed forces of the British Empire against the Ethiopian Empire. Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, also known as "Theodore," imprisoned several missionaries and two representatives of the British government in an attempt to get the attention of the British government, which had been ignoring his requests for military assistance. The punitive expedition launched by the British in response required the transportation of a sizable military force hundreds of miles across mountainous terrain lacking any road system. Harold G. Marcus described the action as "one of the most expensive affairs of honour in history."
Author: Frederic A. Sharf
Publisher: Tsehai Publishers
ISBN: 9780972317245
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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"Although many of the works on show in the exhibition catalogued in this superb publication appeared at the time in the Illustrated London News, for most readers this will be their first opportunity to see them in colour. Indeed, several of the sketches have never before been published in their original form ? notably William Simpson?s drawing of Prince Alemayehou, which was executed only a few days after the death of his father, the Emperor Tewedros, and of whom very few images have been handed down to us. Readers are also treated to a number of fascinating tidbits, such as the methods practiced by publishers? studio staff to enhance landscape sketches with the addition of human figures, and many will be intrigued to learn of the ?cut and paste? origins of the graphic cover used to illustrate John Pridham?s musical composition commemorating the battle.Professors Pankhurst and Northrup are to be congratulated not only for a succinct and readable presentation of the historical background, but for their insight into the relationship between Ethiopia and the outside world prevailing in the mid-19th century. Whereas previous writers have tended to portray events leading up to the ?Abyssinian difficulty? through European eyes; the reader can now begin to see them in the Ethiopian context. It is a sad irony that it is only in the 21st century that we begin to see that Tewedros?s cultural values had more in common with the pre-Renaissance world of Prester John than with post-industrial revolution Britain. Clearly the British government?s outrage at the imprisonment of its consul, and Napier?s subsequent refusal to accept anything less than total surrender ? even after the release of the prisoners ? would not have been anticipated or even understood by an essentially medi?val monarch. Both Ethiopianists and lovers of military art will be grateful to Frederic Sharf for a unique and important publication. Following hard on the heels of Diary of a Journey to Abyssinia, this carefully prepared exhibition of paintings and drawings of Britain?s Abyssinia expedition fills some significant gaps in our knowledge of 19th century Ethiopia."Ian Campbell, Scholar on Ethiopian Art History
Author: Henry Blanc
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387321600
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
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Languages : en
Pages : 806
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 776
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 778
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Author: Imperial Library, Calcutta
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 570
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Author: William Wotherspoon Ireland
Publisher: Edinburgh : Bell & Bradfute ; Hamilton [Ont.?] : Adams
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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This 19th century work examines great figures from history from a psychological perspective. The story of Louis Riel begins on page 238 of the book.
