The Ethiopian revolution : war in the Horn of Africa

"Revolution, civil wars, and guerilla warfare wracked Ethiopia during three turbulent decades at the end of the twentieth century. This book is a pioneering study of the military history and political significance of this crucial Horn of Africa region during that period. Drawing on new archival materials and interviews, Gebru Tareke illuminates the conflicts, comparing them to the Russian and Iranian revolutions in terms of regional impact. Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-423) and index. xx, 437 pages : maps, plans ; 25 cm.