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I Didn't Do it for You How the World Used and Abused a Small African Nation

Paperback • 2005 • English

I Didn't Do it for You How the World Used and Abused a Small African Nation

By Michela Wrong

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa's best espresso and worst rail service. Michela Wrong brilliantly reveals the contradictions and comedy, past and present, of Eritrea. Just as the beat of a butterfly's wings is said to cause hurricanes on the other side of the world, so the affairs of tiny Eritrea reverberate onto the agenda of superpowe...Show more

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ISBN

9780007150953

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Published year

2005

Language

English

Original title

I Didn't Do it for You How the World Used and Abused a Small African Nation

Format

Paperback

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