Abyssinia

It rejects the name Abyssinia which is constantly given it by Arab writers.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913

The war which began four years ago in Abyssinia and Spain has developed into a world affray, but still the world does not quite know who is fighting whom or why.

War With the Blinds Down 1939

He has already fought a war in Abyssinia, in order to gain control of that end of the Red Sea and, therefore, the Mediterranean.

Spain—Its Internal Issues and Repercussions As Affecting the British Empire 1939

Abyssinia is a savage country and shouldn't belong to the League of Nations anyhow.

Ethiopia and Its Problems 1935

Otherwise the war will go on until Abyssinia is undoubtedly conquered.

Ethiopia and Its Problems 1935

He said, "Now, we will. prove that Abyssinia is the aggressor."

Ethiopia and Its Problems 1935

Habech (from which the name Abyssinia is derived), which means "a crowd" or "heap of sweepings".

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The Nile is formed by the junction of many streams in Abyssinia, the Atbara, the Astapus or Blue river (between which two rivers Meroe, the "Ethiopia" here meant, lies), and the Astaboras or

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The great quantity of honey that is gathered, and a prodigious number of cows that is kept here, have often made me call Abyssinia a land of honey and butter.

A Voyage to Abyssinia Jeronimo Lobo 1637

Christianity, that of Abyssinia is the only one which still adheres to the Mosaic rites.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206