'Chronicle of Ethiopia'

This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 102 MS 380734
  • Dates of Creation
    • 18th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Ge'ez
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

Ge'ez (Ethiopic) manuscript. The ms. begins 'Laws and statutes of the Kingdom brought from Jerusalem by Ebna Hakim or Menyelek, son of Solomon', which is the opening chapter of 'Chronicles of Ethiopia' compiled AD 1784 by order of Dajarmach Hailu, in the first year of the reign of King Iyasu III. The ms. agrees with parts of the British Library Oriental Ms. 821.

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Unknown

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Ms. is vellum with a wooden binding.

Geographical Names

Ethiopia, Africa