"Our story will deal with the ancient Cushite empire of Ethiopians, that covered three continents and held unbroken sway for three thousand years..."-from Wonderful Ethiopians of the Ancient Cushite Empire Drusilla Dunjee Houston outlines in her classic work the tremendous contributions to human civilization of the founders of Cush/Kush (ancient Ethiopia). The book spans thousands of years in telling the story. Houston maintains Ancient Cush was the predecessor to the more well-known Egypt. Cush was the root of modern civilization. First published in 1926, the book is a testament to her independent scholarship. Essential reading for a more comprehensive understanding of the world we live in.