Table of contents : Cover Half-title Title Copyright Contents Abbreviations Note on the Ethiopian Calendar Transliteration Glossary Preface & Acknowledgements One: Modernization & the Role of Intellectuals The concept of modernization East meets West Ethiopian antecedents Two: The Expansion of Modern Education Three: The First Generation The children of fortune The protégés of Emperor Menilek & Ras Mäkonnen The self-educated The graduates of Menilek II School Four: The Second Generation The Middle Eastern transit The French-educated The Italian-educated The British-educated The American-educated The Catholic group Five: Independence, Efficiency & Equity General perceptions Foreigners & foreign powers Political economy Administrative efficiency Social justice Six: The Expansion of Knowledge Education History & historiography Language & literature Seven: Social & Political Impact The intellectuals & the rulers Administrative positions Legislative measures Interpreters & envoys Public dissemination of ideas Corporate identity The war Conclusion Bibliography Index