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168 pages; 5.5 x 8.5 inches

The William Leo Hansberry African History Notebook Series (Vol. I)

Edited by Joseph E. Harris

Edited by Joseph E. Harris, this edition of William Leo Hansberry’s richly documented, classic work, Pillars in Ethiopian History, presents four of Hansberry’s notable lectures on significant themes in Ethiopian history: the Queen of Sheba legend, the origin and development of Ethiopian Christianity, medieval international relations, and the Prester John legend.  Intended for both the scholar and the general reader, Pillars in Ethiopian History explores many of the mysteries that intrigued historian Hansberry during the course of his more than 50 years of scholarly research and 37 years of teaching at Howard University.  Esteemed by many as the father of African Studies, Hansberry laid the foundation for the systematic study of African history, culture, and politics.

Pillars in Ethiopian History and its companion volume, Africa and African As Seen By Classical Writers, are volumes I and II, respectively, in the Howard University Press William Leo Hansberry African History Notebook series.

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