The History of Abyssinia

The object of this book is to present to the general public an accurate and comprehensive account of the history of Abyssinia within a moderate compass. Selected contents: the country; the people; legendary origin of the kingdom; the conversion of the kingdom; the dark age of Abyssinia; Prestor John; the Jesuit missions; the period of isolation; the collapse of the monarchy; the dispute with Italy. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and paintings.