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The Barefoot Emperor: An Ethiopian Tragedy

by Philip Marsden
4.4 (59)
Philip Marsden’s rollicking history of Tewodros II, emperor of Ethiopia, powers along with all the drama of a finely honed thriller. A fascinating narrative excursion into a bizarre episode in 19th century Ethiopian and British imperial history featuring a remote African despot and his European-built gun.