The Abyssinian War: The Contingency Of Failure, December, 1867 (1868)

By David Urquhart

The Abyssinian War: The Contingency Of Failure, December, 1867 (1868) is a historical account written by David Urquhart. The book describes the events leading up to the Abyssinian War, which took place in Ethiopia in 1867-1868. Urquhart provides a detailed analysis of the political and military factors that contributed to the conflict, as well as the actions of the British and Ethiopian forces. The book highlights the challenges faced by the British army, including the difficult terrain and the resistance of the Ethiopian forces. Urquhart also examines the role of diplomacy in the conflict and the impact of the war on the British Empire. Overall, The Abyssinian War is a comprehensive and insightful account of a significant moment in British colonial history.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: 1165741849
• ISBN13: 9781165741847
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"