The Emperor by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Downfall of an Autocrat
"The Emperor" is a non-fiction account of the final years of Haile Selassie's reign as the Emperor of Ethiopia. It is based on interviews with his former courtiers and officials, providing a unique and intimate portrayal of a regime marked by lavishness, intrigue, and corruption. This work also explores the dramatic events leading up to the Emperor's downfall and the Ethiopian revolution.
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- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- Polish
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- Pages
- 164-352
- Original Language
- Polish
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