Publisher's Synopsis
Bibliotheca Abessinica, Part 1-2: Studies Concerning The Languages, Literature, And History Of Abyssinia is a comprehensive book written by Enno Littmann in 1904. The book is a detailed exploration of the languages, literature, and history of Abyssinia, an ancient kingdom located in what is now Ethiopia. The first part of the book includes an introduction to the history and geography of Abyssinia, as well as a discussion of the various languages spoken in the region. Littmann provides a detailed analysis of the Amharic language, which is the official language of modern-day Ethiopia, as well as other languages such as Tigrinya, Gurage, and Harari. The second part of the book is dedicated to the literature and history of Abyssinia. Littmann explores the rich literary tradition of the region, including the famous Ethiopian epic poem, Kebra Nagast. He also provides an in-depth analysis of the historical events that shaped the region, including the rise and fall of the Aksumite Empire and the arrival of Islam in the region. Overall, Bibliotheca Abessinica, Part 1-2: Studies Concerning The Languages, Literature, And History Of Abyssinia is an important historical and linguistic resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa region.Part 1, Contains The Legend Of The Queen Of Sheba In The Tradition Of Axum.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.
