This is a wonderful read to get in touch with East African history and culture. The history of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda since the mid-1800 until the mid-1950. Explorers, travelers, soldiers, hunters,... anyone who has been outstanding in the history of these part of the world has a place in the book.

Perfect for beginners, as me, in the history of Africa.

"Elephants: The Deciding Decade" was one of the first elephant books I purchased. At the time I did not know much about elephants. This was a great book for me to "cut my baby teeth" on with regards to its vast overview of elephants: their history, social structure--herds and family groups. It did a good job of discussing young elephants and their behaviors and maturation. It also had some unique topics (I won't spoil it by saying what they were) that I have not seen in the many, many elephant books I've read since. This edition has pertinent updates necessary to know about if one is really serious about elephants and their futures. One of the true joys of this book was the excellent photography. The level of reading is technical at times, yet easily understood for the most part. A must for the true "elephanatic's" book collection!

This is an amazing book, it is very well detailed, Guttery has taken a lot of time and care in writing this book and it shows. It's truly amazing how he could write about so many airlines in such a huge continent. It is an excellent reference book. I'd recommend it for anyone intrested in aviation in Africa.

Geared to the young and people wanting to know more about the black heritage. A fascinating survey of the contributions of blacks to American society.Excellent book for the kids and adults alike.

I came new to this subject but became rivetted by Pateman's engaged and engaging style. He writes in an easily, understandable but profound way about one of the most significant struggles for nationhood in the XX century. He covers many centuries of history but convinces me that Eritrea is indeed a special place. An enduring sense of nationhood developed during the liberation struggle a sense which has deepened during the cowardly Ethiopian attacks of the last few months. Pateman has helped me understand why the Eritreans have survived and why thay may become very important actors in Africa in the next century.

Very informative. It gave me much insight into the rich history of Eritrea and its people. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the passion for freedom.

IT IS AN EXCELLENT AND EDUCATIONAL BOOK. WELL ANALYSED AND UNBIASED. IT MUST BE READ BY ALL ETHIOPIANS AND THE US STATE DEPT. OFFICIALS. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN TO HAVE IT PRINTED IN PAPER PACK SO THAT MANY ETHIOPIANS CAN BUY THE BOOK AT A CHEAPER PRICE?

A very methodical and objective look at the roots of one of the most heated, longest, bitter, and sadly unnoticed wars of our time. The author shows the context through scholarly research of documents and statements that proceeded the eruption of the roof of Northeast Africa, now Eritrea and Ethiopia. I believe it is a gem of objective refrence in an often emotionally charged field.

The engravings in this book offer a very rare glimpse into Ethiopia's past. Spanning from the 17th to 20th centuries, these images capture the essence of everyday Ethiopian life through the eyes of foreign travelers. Ethiopia Engraved is an invaluable resource for all who are interested Ethiopian history and culture.

This book was introduced to me by an Ethiopian friend, whilst visiting Ethiopia in 1997. I found it full of facts about the country, thorough, professional and yet accesible. This despite the fact that it was first printed in the fifties. Mr. Ullendorf does tend however, to look at Ethiopia through rose- tinted glasses. This should not discourage those who have little knowledge of the country, for it is an excellent introduction to a fascinating country.