Abyssinia: The Ethiopian Railway And The Powers

By Thomas Lennox Gilmour

Book Overview

""Abyssinia: The Ethiopian Railway And The Powers"" by Thomas Lennox Gilmour is a historical account of the construction of the Ethiopian Railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the political and economic motivations behind the railway's construction and the involvement of various international powers, including Britain, France, Italy, and Russia. Gilmour also delves into the cultural and social impact of the railway on Ethiopia and its people. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the railway's history, including its initial planning, construction, and eventual decline. Overall, ""Abyssinia: The Ethiopian Railway And The Powers"" offers a fascinating insight into the history of Ethiopia and the role of railways in the development of modern infrastructure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116325570X
• ISBN13: 9781163255704
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"