One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa\'s best espresso and worst rail service.
Just as the beat of a butterfly\'s wings is said to cause hurricanes on the other side of the world, so the affairs of tiny Eritrea reverberate onto the agenda of superpower.
Michela Wrong brilliantly reveals the contradictions and comedy, past and present, of Eritrea.
One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa\'s best espresso and worst rail service
