The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 |
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... Meshesha , an appealing , handsome young man , abruptly left court to take refuge with Dajatch Gobana , accompanied by many partisans and a small , but strong and devoted army . Since Meshesha was popular with the people on his own ...
... Meshesha , an appealing , handsome young man , abruptly left court to take refuge with Dajatch Gobana , accompanied by many partisans and a small , but strong and devoted army . Since Meshesha was popular with the people on his own ...
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... Meshesha , was released , he would transfer the title to him . Before leaving Shoa , Menelik had entrusted the government to Azzaj Wolda Tsadeq and Dajatch Germame . Only Wolda Tsadeq was in a position to offer any resistance , and he ...
... Meshesha , was released , he would transfer the title to him . Before leaving Shoa , Menelik had entrusted the government to Azzaj Wolda Tsadeq and Dajatch Germame . Only Wolda Tsadeq was in a position to offer any resistance , and he ...
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... Meshesha , whom she intended to use in place of Haile ; to lull him into a false sense of security , she gave him the daughter she had originally promised to him . She then diverted to Tamo ( the most secure amba in Shoa ) all valuables ...
... Meshesha , whom she intended to use in place of Haile ; to lull him into a false sense of security , she gave him the daughter she had originally promised to him . She then diverted to Tamo ( the most secure amba in Shoa ) all valuables ...
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