Eritrea
Eritrea

Author: Edward Denison

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781841621715

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A new edition of the essential guide for independent travellers to this unusual and remarkable African country. In addition to the charms of Asmara - with its broad avenues, markets and Roman Catholic cathedral - the interior, rich in historical remains, is well worth visiting and is covered comprehensively. The main port, Massawa, is a natural gateway to the 350 islands in the Red Sea that offer superb diving, and this guide provides all the necessary information.

Against All Odds
Against All Odds

Author: Dan Connell

Publisher: The Red Sea Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9781569020463

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A firsthand account of Eritrea's epic 30-year,struggle for independence and social justice.,""An inspiring story of courage, dedicationachievement and hope with important lessons to,teach"" - Noam Chomsky,""Connell writes in the engaged tradition of John,Reed and Edgar Snow"" - Basil Davidson

Eccentric Graces
Eccentric Graces

Author: Julia Stewart

Publisher: The Red Sea Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781569021019

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There are some places that hound the imagination of a traveller for many years before they actually visit. The ancient lands of Eritrea and Ethiopia had such an effect on Julia Stewart and in this travelogue she brings to life the breathtaking landscapes, the gentle culture and rich history of these countries. Essential reading for anyone visiting Eritrea or Ethiopia. Illustrated with b/w photos.

Taking on the Superpowers
Taking on the Superpowers

Author: Dan Connell

Publisher: The Red Sea Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 9781569021897

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Introduction by Basil Davidson and Lionel Cliffe.,In april 1976, Dan Connell slipped into Eritrea's,besieged capital, Asmara, where he witnessed the,assassination of a top-ranking Ethiopian official,and its bloody aftermath - the summary execution,of dozens of innocent civilians. His front page,account in the Washington Post broke Ethiopia's,long-standing information blockade. This is the,first of a two-volume collection of Connell's,writings, spanning a quarter-century, recounting,the experience of Eritrea's protracted war of,independence and its postliberation transition.

A Woman Under Threat
A Woman Under Threat

Author: Sara Mansour Ali

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-06-03

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1462873324

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To understand who I am today, you need to understand the culture I grew up in. I have an interesting story to share with the world. Writing this book will cause more troubles in my life, but I think it’s time for African women to speak up so the world can hear.

The Cruel Slaughter of Adolf Hitler
The Cruel Slaughter of Adolf Hitler

Author: karsten friedrich

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 1446795705

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World War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War, was a global military conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, which involved most of the world's nations, including all of the great powers: eventually forming two opposing military alliances, the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more than 100 million military personnel mobilised. In a state of "total war," the major participants placed their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities at the service of the war effort, erasing the distinction between civilian and military resources. Marked by significant events involving the mass death of civilians, including the Holocaust and the only use of nuclear weapons in warfare, it was the deadliest conflict in human history,resulting in 50 million to over 70 million fatalities......

Nation Shapes
Nation Shapes

Author: Fred M. Shelley

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 1610691067

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This book provides a concise and comprehensive description of all of the borders of every country in the contemporary world, including physical boundaries, their historical evolution, and border-related conflicts with other countries. Nation Shapes: The Story behind the World's Borders examines the importance of country boundaries, the disconnects between these borders, related factors such as cultures, religions, and economies, and how conflicts over boundaries between neighboring countries are articulated. The book is organized geographically and by region of the world: the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, East and Southeast Asia, and Australia and Oceania. It provides comprehensive descriptions of the boundaries of each country in the world, the historical evolution of these boundaries, and current and potential future boundary disputes and conflicts. While the work contains an entry for each country, the emphasis is on countries of major importance in the modern global economy.