The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913

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A study of the political and military genius of Menelik II, who defeated late 19th century European imperialism.
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Table of Contents

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Abbreviations
Introduction 1
I The First Twenty-two Years:1844-1866 7
II The Preliminary Struggle for Power: 1866-1878 28
III Commerce and Conquest: 1878-1885 57
IV Yohannes IV, the Italians, and Menelik: 1885-1889 77
V Italy, Ally and Adversary: 1889-1891 111
VI The Politics and Strategy of Anti-Imperialism: 1891-1896 135
VII The Apogee of Power: 1896-1906 174
VIII Life, Death, and Succession: 1906-1910 214
IX The Abortive Reign of Lij Iyasu: 1910-1916 249
Appendix 282
Bibliography 283
Index 293
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