Yohannes IV of Ethiopia: A Political Biography

by Zewde Gabre-Sellassie, Zewde, Zewde

Book Overview

Since 1855, Ethiopia has had four remarkable emperors who have left a deep mark on the evolution of the country's politics over the last 140 years. Yohannes IV (1872-89) alone has not hitherto had serious and sustained scholarly attention and this present study aims to fill this deficit. Magnificent biography makes a significant contribution to Ethiopian studies. This work on a notable ruler, who did much to defend his country against foreign invasion,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569020434
• ISBN13: 9781569020432
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Red Sea Press(NJ)
• Length: 469 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"