The Eritrean Struggle for Independence: Domination, Resistance, Nationalism, 1941-1993

By Ruth Iyob

Book Overview

Eritrea, the newest nation state in Africa, gained independence from the Ethiopian state after a prolonged and bitter conflict. This book is a comprehensive analysis of the country's political history over the past three decades. It examines the origins of Eritrean nationalism, and charts the development of its various nationalist movements, assessing the programmes and capabilities of the parties contending for power. It also analyses the regional and international context within which the battles for independence were fought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521595916
• ISBN13: 9780521595919
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"