History of Abyssinia Author:A. H. M. Jones, Elizabeth Monroe The object of this book is to present to the general public an accurate and comprehensive account of the history of Abyssinia within a moderate compass. Selected contents: the country; the people; legendary origin of the kingdom; the conversion of the kingdom; the dark age of Abyssinia; Prestor John; the Jesuit missions; the period of isolation... more »; the collapse of the monarchy; the dispute with Italy. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and paintings.« less