The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913A study of the political and military genius of Menelik II, who defeated late 19th century European imperialism. |
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during the past month, most were unseasoned volunteers.1 Immediately before
the Battle of Adwa, the general's army consisted of 29,700 Italians, 14,000
colonial soldiers, and 70 field pieces. En route from Italy were an additional
10,840 men ...
during the past month, most were unseasoned volunteers.1 Immediately before
the Battle of Adwa, the general's army consisted of 29,700 Italians, 14,000
colonial soldiers, and 70 field pieces. En route from Italy were an additional
10,840 men ...
Page 170
... Antonio Baldissera, but every precaution was taken to prevent Baratieri from
learning of his removal until the new commander arrived.2 Baldissera did not
leave Italy until 23 February, and was en route when the Battle of Adwa was
fought.
... Antonio Baldissera, but every precaution was taken to prevent Baratieri from
learning of his removal until the new commander arrived.2 Baldissera did not
leave Italy until 23 February, and was en route when the Battle of Adwa was
fought.
Page 215
This belief was pandered to by the large numbers of courtiers at the gebbi,
particularly after the deaths of Ras Darge and Azzaj Wolda Tsadeq a few years
after the Battle of Adwa, and of Ras Makonnen in March 1906. The first two men
had ...
This belief was pandered to by the large numbers of courtiers at the gebbi,
particularly after the deaths of Ras Darge and Azzaj Wolda Tsadeq a few years
after the Battle of Adwa, and of Ras Makonnen in March 1906. The first two men
had ...
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| Title | The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 Oxford Studies in African Affairs |
| Author | Harold G. Marcus |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Clarendon Press, 1975 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 12 Sep 2008 |
| ISBN | 0198216742, 9780198216742 |
| Length | 298 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / General Biography & Autobiography / Reference History / Africa / East |
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