"I enthusiastically endorse A Handlist of the Manuscripts in the Institute of Ethiopian Studies . The authors have meticulously catalogued the diverse manuscripts housed within our esteemed Institute, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts passionate about Ethiopian studies. Its comprehensive coverage, meticulous scholarship, and user-friendly format make it essential for any library or research collection dedicated to Ethiopian textual study. I wholeheartedly recommend it to those interested in Ethiopia's cultural heritage." --Mersha Alehegne, associate professor of linguistics and philology, Addis Ababa University "After over fifteen years in preparation, Delamarter and Gnisci introduce a carefully researched catalogue of 1,530 parchment manuscripts from the Institute of Ethiopian Studies in Addis Ababa University. They date from the fourteenth to twentieth century and provide an unparalleled and virtually untouched view of the economic, social, political, and cultural history of the country. The volume covers 330 pages and is accompanied by 142 excellent color plates." --Michael Gervers, professor of history, University of Toronto "An excellent handlist providing a wealth of information about the collection of manuscripts at the Institute of Ethiopian Studies accompanied by introductory notes containing detailed information about the history of the manuscripts and their digitization as well as some aspects of their illumination.

For scholars conducting research on Ethiopia's manuscript culture or manuscripts in the Institute of Ethiopian Studies specifically, this book can be considered an invaluable resource." --Solomon Gebreyes Beyene, research fellow, Hiob Ludolf Centre for Ethiopian and Eritrean Studies.