TIJ's Research Journal of Social Science & Management - RJSSM, 2018
After 1960s Tewodros II of Ethiopia has been elucidated popularly in foreign and Ethiopian Media ... more After 1960s Tewodros II of Ethiopia has been elucidated popularly in foreign and Ethiopian Media as well. Since then, he was portrayed as a national hero of the country. Yet, some foreign media had a different position in describing the aforementioned melting pot of modernity and unity in the history Ethiopian. They stated him from “crazy king” to “national hero”. The BBC witness program broadcasted that Emperor Tewodros II was one of the titanic figures of modern Ethiopian history. While the Telegraph described him as a “mad king of Abyssinia”. Hence, the statements of Media with regard to Tewodros II and his fall at Maqdala will be discussed through different topics of study. Hence, an in-depth study of Media reactions to the battle of Maqdala as seen in foreign and domestic media would require considerable study. The fall of Tewodros II at the battle of Maqdala in 10 April 1868 has become a topic of dialogue and media coverage up to date. Most of the publications represent the ba...
TIJ's Research Journal of Social Science & Management - RJSSM, 1970
The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products. In recent years, h... more The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products. In recent years, however, the country expands its industrialization and service providing in order to gain further incomes. Tourism is an important strategy of socio-economic development for countries which have rich historical, religious and socio cultural sites. Ethiopia is rich in multidimensional heritages. The main attractions tend to be of a historical and religious nature. The city of Gondar which formerly served as the capital of medieval Ethiopia holds the vestiges of numerous royal castles, including those in Fasil Gebbi, and other ancient churches attracting tourists from different parts of the world. Gondar also serves as a spring board for tourists who have vested interests to visit mount Ras Dashen of Ethiopia and others. The main objective of this paper is to provide a critical analysis of challenges and prospects of tourist Guides in and around the city of Gondar and historical development...
TIJ's Research Journal of Social Science & Management - RJSSM, 2018
After 1960s Tewodros II of Ethiopia has been elucidated popularly in foreign and Ethiopian Media ... more After 1960s Tewodros II of Ethiopia has been elucidated popularly in foreign and Ethiopian Media as well. Since then, he was portrayed as a national hero of the country. Yet, some foreign media had a different position in describing the aforementioned melting pot of modernity and unity in the history Ethiopian. They stated him from “crazy king” to “national hero”. The BBC witness program broadcasted that Emperor Tewodros II was one of the titanic figures of modern Ethiopian history. While the Telegraph described him as a “mad king of Abyssinia”. Hence, the statements of Media with regard to Tewodros II and his fall at Maqdala will be discussed through different topics of study. Hence, an in-depth study of Media reactions to the battle of Maqdala as seen in foreign and domestic media would require considerable study. The fall of Tewodros II at the battle of Maqdala in 10 April 1868 has become a topic of dialogue and media coverage up to date. Most of the publications represent the ba...
TIJ's Research Journal of Social Science & Management - RJSSM, 1970
The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products. In recent years, h... more The economy of Ethiopia has prospered for many years on agricultural products. In recent years, however, the country expands its industrialization and service providing in order to gain further incomes. Tourism is an important strategy of socio-economic development for countries which have rich historical, religious and socio cultural sites. Ethiopia is rich in multidimensional heritages. The main attractions tend to be of a historical and religious nature. The city of Gondar which formerly served as the capital of medieval Ethiopia holds the vestiges of numerous royal castles, including those in Fasil Gebbi, and other ancient churches attracting tourists from different parts of the world. Gondar also serves as a spring board for tourists who have vested interests to visit mount Ras Dashen of Ethiopia and others. The main objective of this paper is to provide a critical analysis of challenges and prospects of tourist Guides in and around the city of Gondar and historical development...
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