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Planning for Cities in Crisis

Author : Mulatu Wubneh
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031184165
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Planning for Cities in Crisis written by Mulatu Wubneh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes ancient cities that are facing crisis, and their coping mechanism to maintain resiliency and sustainability to remain economically viable and historically relevant. The book takes a fresh look at the underlying causes of the crises and recommends good governance and strategic planning options that the city could use to develop a robust economy using surveys and other materials, including geez (old Ethiopian language) church sources. This book illustrates the usage of the concepts of resilience and sustainability to critically assess the historical and cultural transformation of cities and the role of local government in maintaining a sustainable community. A historic city that served as the national capital for close to 250 years, where Christians, Moslems, and Jews lived side by side for centuries, and once dubbed “Paris de l’Abyssinie” by European travelers because of its rich cultural resources, modern artifacts, and setting of new fashions, today Gondar is experiencing stagnation and decline because of changes that moved the center of political power from the city to Addis Ababa in the central part of the country. Since the last century, Gondar has been struggling to maintain its identity as the historical and cultural center of Ethiopia. This book also gives insights on some of Gondar’s extraordinary historic issues/subjects including who were the main construction workers that built the Fasil castle, how did the Ethiopian Orthodox churches of Gondar sustain themselves for centuries, where is kurate Reesu (the 16th century painting of Christ with crown of thorns) treasured by Gondarian emperors, how did the tabot of Abune Teklehaymanot of Debre Libanos (the most influential church in Ethiopia) end up in Azezo (Gondar) and stayed there for over 260 years, and who were the main royal women that opposed the Jesuits plan of converting Ethiopia to Catholicism?

The Rich Man and the Singer

Author : Mesfin Habte-Mariam
Publisher : Dutton Adult
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rich Man and the Singer written by Mesfin Habte-Mariam and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1971 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-two folktales from Ethiopia, twenty-seven of which are from the Amhara people of the central high country.

The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia

Author : John Binns
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786730375
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia written by John Binns and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surrounded by steep escarpments to the north, south and east, Ethiopia has always been geographically and culturally set apart. It has the longest archaeological record of any country in the world. Indeed, this precipitous mountain land was where the human race began. It is also home to an ancient church with a remarkable legacy. The Ethiopian Church forms the southern branch of historic Christianity. It is the only pre-colonial church in sub-Saharan Africa, originating in one of the earliest Christian kingdoms-with its king Ezana (supposedly descended from the biblical Solomon) converting around 340 CE. Since then it has maintained its long Christian witness in a region dominated by Islam; today it has a membership of around forty million and is rapidly growing. Yet despite its importance, there has been no comprehensive study available in English of its theology and history. This is a large gap which this authoritative and engagingly written book seeks to fill. The Church of Ethiopia (or formally, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church) has a recognized place in worldwide Christianity as one of five non-Chalcedonian Orthodox Churches.As Dr Binns shows, it has developed a distinctive approach which makes it different from all other churches. His book explains why this happened and how these special features have shaped the life of the Christian people of Ethiopia. He discusses the famous rock-hewn churches; the Ark of the Covenant (claimed by the Church and housed in Aksum); the medieval monastic tradition; relations with the Coptic Church; co-existence with Islam; missionary activity; and the Church's venerable oral traditions, especially the discipline of qene-a kind of theological reflection couched in a unique style of improvised allegorical poetry. There is also a sustained exploration of how the Church has been forced to re-think its identity and mission as a result of political changes and upheaval following the overthrow of Haile Selassie (who ruled as Regent, 1916-1930, and then as Emperor, 1930-74) and beyond.

King's African Rifles

Author : Malcolm Page
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473815789
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book King's African Rifles written by Malcolm Page and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2011-03-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This comprehensive and complete history charts the story of the East Africans from their formation in 1902 through to the drawdown of the British Empire.” —Soldier Whatever one may think about the rights and wrongs of colonial rule, it is hard to deny that during the first half of the 20th century those African countries, which then came under British administration, enjoyed a period of stability which most now look back upon with a profound sense of loss. Paradoxical though it may seem, one of the bulwarks of that stability was each country’s indigenous army. Trained and officered by the British, these forces became a source of both pride and cohesion in their own country, none more so than the King’s African Rifles, founded in 1902 and probably the best known of the East African forces. In this, the first complete history of the East African forces, Malcolm Page, who himself served in the Somaliland Scouts for a number of years, has had access to much new material while researching the history of each unit from its foundation to the time of independence. Historians in several fields will be grateful to him for having put on record this very important period in the annals of both Great Britain and East Africa while the memories of many who served there were still fresh, and they themselves will perhaps be most grateful of all for this lasting tribute to the men they served and who served them, for in that shared sense of duty lay the true spirit of East African Forces.

Pantologia

Author : John Mason Good
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 810 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Pantologia written by John Mason Good and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

My Lifelong Journey from Livestock Caretaker to a Climate Change Advocate

Author : Mengistu Woube
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 162734490X
Total Pages : 650 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (273 download)

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Book Synopsis My Lifelong Journey from Livestock Caretaker to a Climate Change Advocate by : Mengistu Woube

Download or read book My Lifelong Journey from Livestock Caretaker to a Climate Change Advocate written by Mengistu Woube and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of writing this book is to share my lifelong experiences gained throughout the years covering major topics including the environment and climate change that I felt are important to share with my readers. The topics depict my accumulated knowledge and skills and the challenges I faced indicating how each of us go through ups and downs in life. Much of the discussion focuses on my exposure to tough and successful times in Ethiopia, Sweden and in 30 other countries around the globe. The second purpose of preparing this book is to inform my readers about the Ethio-Swedish historical links and current relationships and to answer a primary question that comes to mind, and that is: 'what can we learn from Sweden' (how Sweden handle environment and adopt climate change) as well as to thank the Swedish people and government for their kind provision of scholarships and funds for my higher education, research, community development and overall well-being throughout the years I have lived there. I am hoping that my life's autobiography covered in this book will inspire communities and especially young people to be able to walk on the right path and achieve their dreams in life. Besides, I hope it will enlighten my readers about the causes and effects of the on-going human activities on the natural, biophysical and human environments in Ethiopia, Sweden and other countries around the globe.

Fifty Years of Research

Author : Wolf Leslau
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783447028295
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Fifty Years of Research written by Wolf Leslau and published by Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. This book was released on 1988 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ethiopia

Author : Siegbert Uhlig
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 364390892X
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book Ethiopia written by Siegbert Uhlig and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2017 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ETHIOPIA is a compendium on Ethiopia and Northeast Africa for travellers, students, businessmen, people interested in Africa, policymakers and organisations. In this book 85 specialists from 15 countries write about the land of our fossil ancestor `Lucy', about its rock-hewn churches and national parks, about the coexistence of Christians and Muslims, and about strange cultures, but also about contemporary developments and major challenges to the region. Across ten chapters they describe the land and people, its history, cultures, religions, society and politics, as well as recent issues and unique destinations, documented with tables, maps, further reading suggestions and photos.

Culture and Customs of Ethiopia

Author : Solomon Addis Getahun
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313086060
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Culture and Customs of Ethiopia written by Solomon Addis Getahun and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about Ethiopia, this accessible, single-volume work provides all-encompassing and up-to-date coverage of the ancient and diverse cultures of Africa's second-most populated nation. Explore the fascinating culture of Ethiopia, a highly diverse nation built on the foundations of ancient kingdoms—truly a melting pot of traditions from Africa as well as other continents. With increasing freedom of speech and growing access to technology, Ethiopians are better able—and more eager—than ever to share ideas, art, and information not only with each other, but with the rest of the world. This detailed volume offers readers informed perspectives on one of the world's oldest populations, covering its long-ago history as well as its evolution in the 21st century. Readers will discover Ethiopa's collection of written and oral stories, unique art and architecture inspired by royalty and religion, delicious cuisine, and many forms of music, dress, and dance. The book's chapters also describe important changes in Ethiopia's social customs, prevalent attitudes regarding women, and the nation's historically oppressive political system.

Law, Religion and Human Flourishing in Africa

Author : M. Christian Green
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
ISBN 13 : 1928314597
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (283 download)

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Download or read book Law, Religion and Human Flourishing in Africa written by M. Christian Green and published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA. This book was released on 2019-05-19 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shared interest of law and religion is the advancement of human flourishing, yet there is no common understanding of what it means for humans to flourish and the means by which to attain a flourishing life. The concept of human flourishing is especially important for Africa, where community and national development compete with forces of conflict and scarce resources. In the broadest sense, the concept of human flourishing focuses our attention on having a comprehensively good or worthwhile life, but various religious and legal traditions suggest different norms for measuring the quality of life and designing the institutional structures that could best facilitate and preserve it.

Travels, Researches, and Missionary Labors During an Eighteen Years' Residence in Eastern Africa

Author : Johann Ludwig Krapf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Travels, Researches, and Missionary Labors During an Eighteen Years' Residence in Eastern Africa written by Johann Ludwig Krapf and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cornell's Primary Geography

Author : Sarah S. Cornell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cornell's Primary Geography written by Sarah S. Cornell and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ethiopian Tourist Development Plan

Author : Ianus, S.p. A.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ethiopian Tourist Development Plan written by Ianus, S.p. A. and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

In Search of King Solomon's Mines

Author : Tahir Shah
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1783011130
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book In Search of King Solomon's Mines written by Tahir Shah and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking his leads from a mixture of texts including The Septuagint, the earliest known form of the Bible, as well as using geological, geographical and folkloric sources, Tahir Shah sets out for Ethiopia in search for King Solomon's gold mines.

The popular encyclopedia; or, 'Conversations Lexicon': [ed. by A. Whitelaw from the Encyclopedia Americana].

Author : Popular encyclopedia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The popular encyclopedia; or, 'Conversations Lexicon': [ed. by A. Whitelaw from the Encyclopedia Americana]. written by Popular encyclopedia and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The popular encyclopedia; or, "Conversations lexicon;" being a general dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, biography, and history. With ... illustrations

Author : Encyclopaedias
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.V/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The popular encyclopedia; or, "Conversations lexicon;" being a general dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, biography, and history. With ... illustrations written by Encyclopaedias and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Beta Israel

Author : Steven B Kaplan
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 0814748481
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book The Beta Israel written by Steven B Kaplan and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1992-07-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...balanced and well informed...a striking piece of scholarship aimed at demythologizing the origins of the Ethiopian Falasha. -Foreign AffairsKaplan's definitive treatment will be of interest to students and scholars of Jewish history, African history, and comparative religion, as well as anyone interested in Jewish affairs and the modern Middle East. The Midwest Book ReviewKaplan's conceptualizations are judicious and clearly expressed...incisive and well documented... and provides essential background for the process of assimilation now taking lace in Israel. -The International Journal of African Historical Studies Kaplan's able interdisciplinary approach is of great value for persons interested in religion, civilization, and process of change. -Religious Studies Review Kaplan's well-written, lucid presentation make[s] this important, competent contribution accessible to all levels of readers. Highly recommended.ChoiceInsightful and thorough, a welcome contribution.Kay Kaufman Shelemay, Professor of Music, Harvard UniversityUndoubtedly the most detailed, most scholarly, and most dispassionate argument of Falasha history hitherto published. [T]his work deserves ... the most careful study by all those (and in particular in Israel) who have any practical or scholarly connection with the Beta Israel. -- Edward UllendorffEmeritus Professor of Ethiopian Studies, University of LondonFellow of the British AcademyGiven Kaplan's facility with both written and oral sources, he is in a unique position to synthesize and reconcile the new historical findings of ethnographers with the written sources and differing conclusions of earlier historians and linguists. His work is insightful and thorough, a welcome contribution. -- Kay Shelemay, Wesleyan University The origin of the Black Jews of Ethiopia has long been a source of fascination and controversy. Their condition and future continues to generate debate. The culmination of almost a decade of research, The Beta Israel (Falasha) in Ethiopia marks the publication of the first book-length scholarly study of the history of this unique community. In this volume, Steven Kaplan seeks to demythologize the history of the Falasha and to consider them in the wider context of Ethiopian history and culture. This marks a clear departure from previous studies which have viewed them from the external perspective of Jewish history. Drawing on a wide variety of sources including the Beta Israel's own literature and oral traditions, Kaplan demonstrates that they are not a lost Jewish tribe, but rather an ethnic group which emerged in Ethiopia between the 14th and 16th century. Indeed, the name, Falasha, their religious hierarchy, sacred texts, and economic specialization can all be dated to this period. Among the subjects the book addresses are their links with Ethiopian Christianity, the medieval legends concerning their existence, their wars with the Ethiopian emperors, their relegation to the status of a despised semi-caste, their encounters with European missionaries, and the impact of the Great Famine of 1888-1892. Kaplan's definitive treatment will be of interest to students and scholars of Jewish history, African history, and comparative religion, as well as anyone interested in Jewish affairs and the modern Middle East.