The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia
by
Asfa-Wossen Asserate
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Haile Selassie I, the last emperor of Ethiopia, was as brilliant as he was formidable. An early proponent of African unity and independence, Haile Selassie, who claimed to be a descendant of King Solomon, fought with the Allies against the Axis powers during World War II and was a messianic figure...