Oromia: An Introduction to the History of the Oromo People - Softcover

Gadaa Melbaa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 188651318X ISBN 13: 9781886513181

Publisher: Kirk House Pub, 1999

Synopsis

An account of the struggle of the Oromo people to affirm their place in history. The Oromo make up a significant portion of the Horn of Africa population. Oromia is a title used to refer to the Oromo as a political, cultural, and social entity. Living in East African nations, the Oromo people arelargely unknown to most of the world; this work lifts up the people, their culture, and their struggles.

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From the Publisher

Ecologically and agriculturally Oromia is the richest region in the Hornof Africa. Livestock products, coffee, oil seeds, and spices are the center of the economy. Political turmoil in Ethiopia and elsewhere in East Africa has resulted in a large Oromo population dispersed around the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kirk House Pub
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 188651318X
• ISBN 13: 9781886513181
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 143