Eritrea, part of the long departed Axumite Empire, is a country created by the Italians out of a collection of warlord's domains. Even in African terms the country is little known to the world, but its history is a fascinating one, and shows the best, and worst, of Africa. Michela Wrong's second book is a must-read, and should be, well thumbed, on any Africa-phile's bookshelf.Find out why you should read this book...

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