Book Review: Dechasa Abebe (2013 E.C.). Gobeana: Wetaderawinna Politikawi Hiwot (1810-1881 E.C.). Los Angeles: Tsehai Publishers, 310PP

Abstract

Following Brian James Yates’ impressive PhD dissertation submitted to the University of Illinois in 2009, historical research on the role of the Oromo in the creation of modern Ethiopia has become quite visible than before. This does not mean to overlook the seminal works of Mohammed Hassen, who diligently labored on Oromo history in Ethiopia, standing on its two legs.3 All the same, mention should also be made to those works of Professor Tesemma Ta’a.4 Here, Brian Yates’ work is quite helpful for an obvious reason: after reading his critical study, it is understandable that the contribution of Gobena Dacii has become quite visible, and not hidden for that matter.