Beyond the Throne: The Enduring Legacy of Emperor Haile Selassie IEndorsed by the royal family, this volume is an intimate look into the life of a man who was considered a tyrant by some and a messiah by others. The descendent of a royal bloodline dating back to Abyssinia and biblical times, Haile Selassie led a life as rich and epic as his heritage. This beautiful edition includes never-before-seen photographs of the emperor and showcases the work of a new young Ethiopian writer and two of the world's top specialists in Ethiopian history. |
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