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Amharic and the Making of the Ethiopian State: Language, Administration, and National Identity
By Ethiothrones Introduction Few subjects in Ethiopian history are as important, or as politically contested, as language. Ethiopia is one of Africa's most linguistically diverse countries. Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali, Afar, Sidama, Gurage languages, and many others represent civilizations and communities that have contributed to the country's history. Yet among these languages, Amharic developed a distinctive historical role that extended beyond everyday communication.
Aug 89 min read
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