Ethiopia: The Last Two Frontiers by John Markakis (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Ethiopia by John Markakis An historical overview of Ethiopias transformation from a multicultural empire into a modern nation state. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An historical overview of Ethiopias transformation from a multicultural empire into a modern nation state.Provides the gist of one scholars knowledge of this country acquired over several decades. The author of numerous works on Ethiopia, Markakis presents here an overarching, concise historical profile of a momentous effort to integrate a multicultural empire into a modern nation state. The concept of nation state formation provides the analytical framework within which this process unfolds and the changes of direction it takes under different regimes, as well as a standard for assessing its progress and shortcomings at each stage.Over a century old, the process is still far from completion and its ultimate success is far from certain. In the authors view, there are two majorobstacles that need to be overcome, two frontiers that need to be crossed to reach the desired goal. The first is the monopoly of power inherited from the empire builders and zealously guarded ever since by a ruling class of Abyssinian origin. The descendants of the people subjugated by the empire builders remain excluded from power, a handicap that breeds political instability and violent conflict. The second frontier is the arid lowlands on the margins of the state, where the process of integration has not yet reached, and where resistance to it is greatest. Until this frontier is crossed, the Ethiopian state will not have the secure borders that a mature nation state requires.John Markakis is a political historian who has devoted a professional lifetime to the study of Ethiopia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa. He has published several books and many articles on this area. Table of Contents Introduction - Part I The Lowland PeripheryHigh and Low Land: A Study in ContrastAfar & SomaliBorana, South Omo, Gambella & Beni Shangul Gumuz - Part II Building the State: The Imperial ModelWinning an EmpireBuilding the Imperial State: 1916-1974Imperial Rule in the Periphery - Part III Rebuilding the State: The Socialist ModelThe 1974 RevolutionBuilding the Socialist State: 1974-1991The Socialist State in the Periphery - PART IV Rebuilding the State: The Federal ModelBuilding the Federal State: 1991-1995Ruling the Federal State : 1995-2010 - Part V The Federal State in the PeripheryThe Highland Periphery & the Lowland AfarThe SomaliBorana, South Omo, Gambella & Beni Shangul GumuzConclusion Review A magisterial work that synthesizes a half-centurys research. ... Historians, political scientists, social anthropologists, and policy makers will find this book enlightening and useful. * AFRICAN AFFAIRS *Precisely because of the debates it will spark, it is vitally important that people who are engaged with Ethiopia, both Ethiopians and international aid workers, diplomats and others, read and discuss it. * INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS *Worthwhile reading and certainly one of the best explanations of the present situation in Ethiopia published so far. It is a must read for those interested in Ethiopia and, indeed, the Horn of Africa. * SOUTHWORLD *Essential reading for all who want to understand how the Ethiopian empire arrived at its present configuration. * LEEDS AFRICAN STUDIES BULLETIN * Review Text A magisterial work that synthesizes a half-centurys research. ... Historians, political scientists, social anthropologists, and policy makers will find this book enlightening and useful. AFRICAN AFFAIRS Precisely because of the debates it will spark, it is vitally important that people who are engaged with Ethiopia, both Ethiopians and international aid workers, diplomats and others, read and discuss it. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Worthwhile reading and certainly one of the best explanations of the present situation in Ethiopia published so far. It is a must read for those interested in Ethiopia and, indeed, the Horn of Africa. SOUTHWORLD Essential reading for all who want to understand how the Ethiopian empire arrived at its present configuration. LEEDS AFRICAN STUDIES BULLETIN Review Quote A magisterial work that synthesizes a half-centurys research. ... Historians, political scientists, social anthropologists, and policy makers will find this book enlightening and useful. AFRICAN AFFAIRS Precisely because of the debates it will spark, it is vitally important that people who are engaged with Ethiopia, both Ethiopians and international aid workers, diplomats and others, read and discuss it. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Worthwhile reading and certainly one of the best explanations of the present situation in Ethiopia published so far. It is a must read for those interested in Ethiopia and, indeed, the Horn of Africa. SOUTHWORLD Essential reading for all who want to understand how the Ethiopian empire arrived at its present configuration. LEEDS AFRICAN STUDIES BULLETIN Details ISBN1847010334 Author John Markakis Publisher James Currey Series Eastern Africa Series Year 2011 ISBN-10 1847010334 ISBN-13 9781847010339 Format Hardcover Imprint James Currey Subtitle The Last Two Frontiers Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 963 Media Book Short Title ETHIOPIA Language English Publication Date 2011-06-16 UK Release Date 2011-06-16 AU Release Date 2011-06-16 NZ Release Date 2011-06-16 Pages 399 Illustrations 12 line illus. Alternative 9781847010742 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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