Blood and Ink: An Italo-Ethiopian War Diary is a memoir written by William Watts Chaplin, an American journalist who covered the conflict between Italy and Ethiopia in the 1930s. The book is based on Chaplin's personal diary, which he kept during his time in Ethiopia, and provides a firsthand account of the war and its impact on the people of Ethiopia.Chaplin's diary entries are vivid and detailed, describing the brutality of the Italian invasion and the resilience of the Ethiopian people in the face of overwhelming odds. ...
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Blood and Ink: An Italo-Ethiopian War Diary is a memoir written by William Watts Chaplin, an American journalist who covered the conflict between Italy and Ethiopia in the 1930s. The book is based on Chaplin's personal diary, which he kept during his time in Ethiopia, and provides a firsthand account of the war and its impact on the people of Ethiopia.Chaplin's diary entries are vivid and detailed, describing the brutality of the Italian invasion and the resilience of the Ethiopian people in the face of overwhelming odds. He also provides insights into the political and social dynamics of the conflict, including the role of foreign powers in the war and the complex relationships between different Ethiopian tribes and factions.Throughout the book, Chaplin grapples with his own role as a journalist and observer of the war, questioning the ethics of his profession and the impact of his reporting on the people he meets. He also reflects on his own personal journey, including his struggles with illness and his growing admiration for the Ethiopian people and their culture.Overall, Blood and Ink offers a compelling and intimate portrait of a pivotal moment in African history, and a powerful reflection on the responsibilities of journalists and the impact of war on both individuals and societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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8vo, hardcover, maroon cloth. About vg condition in fair dj. NOT ex-library. Dust jacket chipped and tattered, now covered with a removeable mylar protector. Upper front cover corner nicked; endpapers foxed, contents otherwise clean, no marking or writing. Covers clean, binding sturdy and tight. 205 pp. Illustrations.
