Historical Dictionary of Eritrea

In this book Connell (Boston Univ.) recounts the creation of the modern nation-state of Eritrea. Once a part of Ethiopia, Eritrea was subject to almost a century of conquest, occupation, and colonial rule, before reverting to Ethiopian sovereignty after WW II. What followed was a 30-year war for independence, finally won in 1991, making Eritrea, at the time, Africa's youngest country (until the independence of South Sudan in 2011). To understand this fledgling nation's standing today, Connell's ready reference tracks its historical developments, from ancient times to the present, through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, and organizations, many of which contributed to Eritrea's modern statehood, as well as on politics, economy, society, and culture. Despite years of turmoil since independence, Connell suggests that recent improvements in the national economy and in the peace process with Ethiopia may portend positive developments in the future. In this exhaustive text, Connell also includes items of historical importance and Eritrean landmarks to assist readers as they seek to study, understand, and better appreciate this country. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels.--CHOICE

Dan Connell is a visiting scholar at Boston Universitys African Studies Center and a retired senior lecturer in journalism and African politics at Simmons College, Boston. He has also consulted for numerous development agencies and human rights organizations and is the founder and former director of Grassroots International. He is currently working on a book on the experiences of Eritrean refugees.

Editors Foreword (Jon Woronoff) Acknowledgments Readers Note Acronyms and Abbreviations Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix 1: An open letter to all members of the PFDJ [27 May 2001] Appendix 2: The Algiers Agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia [12 December 2000] Appendix 3: Joint declaration of peace and friendship between Eritrea and Ethiopia [9 July 2018] Appendix 4: The Jeddah Agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia [16 September 2018] Bibliography About the Authors