Ethiopian warriorhood : defence, land and society 1800-1941 /

The history of the often-overlooked chewa Ethiopian warriors and their crucial role in defending their homeland against invasion in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as their strong influence on political identity and the social infrastructure.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tsehai Berhane Selassie (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rochester, NY : James Currey, [2018]
Colección:Eastern African studies (London, England)
Temas:
Chewa (African people)
Chewa (Peuple d'Afrique)
Civilization.
Politics and government.
Ethiopia > History.
Ethiopia > Civilization.
Ethiopia > Politics and government.
Éthiopie > Histoire.
Éthiopie > Politique et gouvernement.
Ethiopia.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface; Introduction: Traditions of hierarchical warriorhood; The historical context of emergent warriors; Military lands and power politics; Ecological roots of local leadership; Social localities of emergent warriors; Military training in sports, horsemanship and hunting; Political authority and military power; Zeraf : symbols and rituals of power and rebellion; First Italian invasion, 1896; Guerrilla warfare, 1935-41; Conclusion

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