This book presents, for the first time in English, Renato Paoli’s 1908 account of Eritrea. More than a translation—it shows how Eritrea and its people were once described, imagined, and misunderstood by those who came to claim it. Written in the early 1900s, it gives rare details about the land, people, and traditions—but also reveals the prejudice and sense of superiority that shaped colonial attitudes.
For descendants of those peoples, this volume is both a record and a reminder. It preserves valuable information about Eritrea’s past, while exposing the mindset of those who tried to control it. By reading it today, we can confront these views, learn from them, and reclaim the right to tell our own story.
This is not just history—it’s a chance to see what was written, question what was left out, and an encouragement to tell the story of Eritrea on our own terms.
PRE-ORDERS will ship approximately 30 days from the date of the order
This book presents, for the first time in English, Renato Paoli’s 1908 account of Eritrea. More than a translation—it shows how Eritrea and its people were once described, imagined, and misunderstood by those who came to claim it. Written in the early 1900s, it gives rare details about the land, people, and traditions—but also reveals the prejudice and sense of superiority that shaped colonial attitudes.
For descendants of those peoples, this volume is both a record and a reminder. It preserves valuable information about Eritrea’s past, while exposing the mindset of those who tried to control it. By reading it today, we can confront these views, learn from them, and reclaim the right to tell our own story.
This is not just history—it’s a chance to see what was written, question what was left out, and an encouragement to tell the story of Eritrea on our own terms.
PRE-ORDERS will ship approximately 30 days from the date of the order
