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TO DISCOVER THE
SOURCE OF THE NILE,
In the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, and 1773.
IN FIVE VOLUMES.
BY JAMES BRUCE OF KINNAIRD, ESQ. F.R.S.
VOL. II.
Vixere fortes ante Agamemnona
Multi, sed omnes illachrymabiles
Urgentur ignotique long
Nocte, carent quia vate sacro.
Horat.
EDINBURGH:
PRINTED BY J. RUTHVEN,
FOR G. G. J. AND J. ROBINSON, PATERNOSTER-ROW,
LONDON.
M.DCC.XC.
OF THE
SECOND VOLUME.
ANNALS OF ABYSSINIA. Translated from the Original. | |
|---|---|
| CONTAINING THE HISTORY OF THE ABYSSINIANS, FROM THE RESTORATION OF THE LINE OF SOLOMON TO THE DEATH OF SOCINIOS, AND THE DOWNFALL OF THE ROMISH RELIGION. | |
From 1268 to 1283. | |
| Line of Solomon restored under this PrinceHe continues the Royal Residence in ShoaTecla Haimanout diesReasons for the Fabrication of the supposed Nicene Canon, | P. 1. |
From 1283 to 1312. | |
| Quick Succession of PrincesMemoirs of these Reigns deficient, | 4 |
From 1312 to 1342. | |
| Licentious beginning of this Kings ReignHis rigorous Conduct with the Monks of Debra LibanosHis Mahometan Subjects RebelMara and Adel declare WarAre defeated in several Battles, and submit, | 5 |
| SAIF ARAAD. From 1342 to 1370. | |
| This Prince enjoys a peaceable ReignProtects the Patriarch of Cophts at Cairo from the Persecution of the Soldan, | 60 |
From 1370 to 1380. | |
| Memoirs of this and the following Reign defective. | 62 |
From 1380 to 1409. | |
| 63 | |
From 1409 to 1412. | |
| Memoirs of this Reign, though held in great Esteem in Abyssinia, defective, probably mutilated by the Ecclesiastics, | 64 |
From 1412 to 1429. | |
| No Annals of this, nor the four following Reigns. | 65 |
| 66 | |
From 1429 to 1433. | |
| 67 | |
| ib. | |
| ib. | |
From 1434 to 1468. | |
| Sends Ambassadors from Jerusalem to the Council of FlorenceFirst Entry of the Roman Catholics into Abyssinia, and Dispute about ReligionKing persecutes the Remnants of Sabaism and IdolatryMahometan Provinces rebel, and are subduedThe King dies, | 68 |
From 1468 to 1478. | |
| Revives the Banishment of Princes to the MountainWar with AdelDeath of the KingAttempts by Portugal to discover Abyssinia and the Indies, | 78 |
From 1478 to 1495. | |
| Iscander declares War with AdelGood Conduct of the KingBetrayed and Murdered by Za Saluce, | 114 |
From 1495 to 1508. | |
| Wise Conduct of the KingPrepares for a War with the MoorsConcludes an Honourable Peace with Adel, | 120 |
From 1508 to 1540. | |
| David, an Infant, succeedsQueen sends Matthew Ambassador to PortugalDavid takes the fieldDefeat of the MoorsArrival of an Embassy from PortugalDisastrous War with Adel, | 124 |
From 1540 to 1559. | |
| Prosperous Beginning of Claudiuss ReignChristopher de Gama lands in AbyssiniaPrevented by the Rainy Season from joining the KingBattle of AinalBattle of OffaloChristopher de Gama SlainBattle of Isaacs BetMoors defeated, and their General SlainAbyssinian Army defeatedClaudius SlainRemarkable Behaviour of Nur, Governor of Zeyla General of the Moors, | 173 |
From 1559 to 1563. | |
| Baharnagash rebels, proclaims Tascar KingDefeated by the KingCedes Dobarwa to the Turks, and makes a League with the Basha of Masuab, | 206 |
From 1563 to 1595. | |
| King crowned at AxumAbyssinia invaded by the GallaAccount of that PeopleThe King defeats the Army of AdelBeats the Falasha, and kills their KingBattle of the MarebBasha slain, and Turks expelled from DobarwaKing is poisonedNames Za Denghel his Successor, | 214 |
From 1595 to 1604. | |
| Za Denghel dethronedJacob a Minor succeedsZa Denghel is RestoredBanishes Jacob to NareaConverted to the Romish ReligionBattle of Bartcho, and Death of the King, | 238 |
From 1604 to 1605. | |
| Makes Proposals to Socinios, which are rejectedTakes the FieldBad Conduct and Defeat of Za SelasseBattle of Debra ZeitJacob defeated and Slain, | 252 |
From 1605 to 1632. | |
| Socinios embraces the Romish ReligionWar with SennaarWith the ShepherdsViolent Conduct of the Romish PatriarchLasta rebelsDefeated at WainadegaSocinios restores the Alexandrian ReligionResigns his Crown to his Eldest Son, | 262 |
| CONTINUATION OF THE ANNALS, FROM THE DEATH OF SOCINIOS, TILL MY ARRIVAL IN ABYSSINIA. | |
From 1632 to 1665. | |
| The Patriarch and Missionaries are BanishedSeek the Protection of a RebelDelivered up to the King, and sent to MasuahPrinceClaudius rebelsSent to WechnDeath and Character of the King, | 401 |
From 1665 to 1680. | |
| Bigotry of the KingDisgusts his Son Yasous, who flies from Gondar, | 423 |
From 1680 to 1704. | |
| Brilliant Expedition of the King to WechnVarious Campaigns against the Agows and GallaComet appearsExpedition against Zeegam and the Eastern ShangallaPoncets JourneyMurats EmbassyDu Roules EmbassyDu Roule murdered at SennaarThe King is assassinated, | 425 |
From 1704 to 1706. | |
| Writes in Favour of Du RouleDefeats the RebelsIs Assassinated while Hunting, | 517 |
From 1706 to 1709. | |
| Dissembles with his Brothers AssassinsExecution of the RegicidesRebellion and Death of Tigi, | 533 |
From 1709 to 1714. | |
| Usurps the CrownAddicted to HuntingAccount of the ShangallaActive and Bloody ReignEntertains Catholic Priests privatelyFalls sick and dies, but how, uncertain, | 538 |
From 1714 to 1719. | |
| Convocation of the ClergyCatholic Priests executedA Second ConvocationClergy insult the KingHis severe PunishmentKing dies of Poison, | 577 |
From 1719 to 1729. | |
| Bloody ReignExterminates the ConspiratorsCounterfeits DeathBecomes very Popular, | 595 |
From 1729 to 1753. | |
| Rebellion in the Beginning of this ReignKing addicted to huntingTo building, and the Arts of PeaceAttacks SennaarLoses his ArmyTakes SamayatReceives Baady King of Sennaar under his Protection, | 608 |
From 1753 to 1769. | |
| This Prince a favorer of the Galla his RelationsGreat dissentions on bringing them to CourtWar of BegemderRas Michael brought to GondarDefeats AyoMariam Barea refuses to be accessary to his DeathKing favours Waragna FasilBattle of AzazoKing Assassinated in his Palace, | 660 |
1769. | |
| Hannes, Brother to Bacuffa, chosen KingIs brought from WechnCrowned at GondarHis horrid BehaviourRefuses to march against FasilIs poisoned by Order of Ras Michael, | 707 |
1769. | |
| Succeeds his Father HannesHis Character and prudent BehaviourCultivates Michaels FriendshipMarches willingly against FasilDefeats him at FagittaDescription of that Battle |
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