"An Account of the English Mission to King Johannis of Abyssinia in 1887" recounts the details of a British diplomatic mission to the Ethiopian Emperor Yohannes IV (King Johannis). Written by Gerald Herbert Portal, who led the mission, the book offers a firsthand perspective on the political climate and cultural interactions between Great Britain and Ethiopia in the late 19th century.
Portal's narrative provides valuable insights into the strategic importance of Abyssinia during a period of intense European colonial expansion. The account covers the challenges of navigating complex diplomatic relations and the experiences of the mission members as they journeyed through the country. This historical document is essential for anyone interested in Anglo-Ethiopian relations and the history of British foreign policy in Africa.
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