Publisher's Synopsis
Abyssinia of Today is a historical account of the first mission sent by the American government to the court of the King of Kings in Ethiopia in 1903-04. Written by Robert P. Skinner, the book provides a detailed description of the political climate and cultural landscape of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) at the turn of the 20th century.The book begins with a brief overview of the history of Abyssinia, including the country's ancient and medieval past, as well as its more recent encounters with European colonial powers. Skinner then turns his attention to the main focus of the book: the American mission to Abyssinia.Skinner describes the mission in detail, including the preparations that were made, the journey to Abyssinia, and the reception that the American delegation received upon their arrival. He also provides a vivid account of the various meetings and negotiations that took place between the American representatives and the Ethiopian court.Throughout the book, Skinner provides insights into the cultural and political differences between the Americans and the Ethiopians, as well as the challenges that the American delegation faced in trying to establish diplomatic relations with a country that was largely unknown to the outside world.Overall, Abyssinia of Today is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on a little-known chapter in the history of American diplomacy and the relationship between the United States and Ethiopia.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.
