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Ethiopian Amharic (Lonely Planet Phrasebook)Ethiopian Amharic (Lonely Planet Phrasebook) by Tilahun Gabriel
Buy used from: £17.10
Invaluable and usable phrasebook and basic introduction to Amharic
In Search of King Solomon's MinesIn Search of King Solomon's Mines by Tahir Shah
Buy used from: £4.84
i really enjoyed this portrait of Ethiopia. Sometimes funny, always sensitive, never patronising
A History of EthiopiaA History of Ethiopia by HG Marcus
Buy new: £10.16 / Used from: £4.99
The complete and authoritative history. Surprisingly readable.
In Ethiopia with a MuleIn Ethiopia with a Mule by Dervla Murphy
Buy used from: £20.94
Dervla Murphy explores in her unique way, and provides a brilliant and unusual view. Old, but not out of date.
Greater Ethiopia: Evolution of a Multi-ethnic SocietyGreater Ethiopia: Evolution of a Multi-ethnic Society by DN Levine
Buy new: £15.68 / Used from: £9.96
Dense, difficult to read (i found) sociological history of the peoples in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (Lonely Planet Country Guide)Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (Lonely Planet Country Guide) by Frances Linzee Gordon
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Classic functional guidebook - extensive lists, but not much detail or atmosphere
Ethiopia: the Bradt Travel GuideEthiopia: the Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs
Buy new: £12.95 / Used from: £5.49
This guidebook has more detail and atmosphere, but less comprehensive listings
Blue NileBlue Nile by Virginia Morell
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I wouldn't bother reading this unless you want to know about whait water rafting. This book is about the expedition, NOT about the country