The preface of Bandits provides the reader with an overview of how the book by author E. J. Hobsbawm evolved and was revised. The concept of "social banditry" originates from the myths surrounding bandits. The latest edition of the book connects banditry with its political context.
Weldegabriel is an Eritrean social bandit who began his career out of a longing for justice following his father's death, but his actions evolve into something larger. He transforms from a figure driven by personal motives to a hero for many.