Lord, Zega and Peasant - Paperback

by Habtamu Mengistie (Author)

The history of the group in question is discussed in terms of their relationship with other social classes in the period from the eighteenth century until the emergence of modern Ethiopia. The text provides insights into the nature of the rural society and issues of land rights and ownership in Eastern Gojjan, shedding historical light on how best to encourage efficient rural development, break with a history of economic stagnation and underdevelopment, and entrench food security in the present age.