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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Makonnen executed this directive on 16 September. In the meantime General
Baratieri had determined Italy's strategic posture in north-eastern Ethiopia. After
the defeat of Mengesha his objective was the occupation of Agame and Tigre.
Makonnen executed this directive on 16 September. In the meantime General
Baratieri had determined Italy's strategic posture in north-eastern Ethiopia. After
the defeat of Mengesha his objective was the occupation of Agame and Tigre.
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2 Rodd to Lansdowne, Rome, 10 Sept. 1902, F.O. 403/323. 3 Harrington to
Lansdowne, Addis Ababa, 15 Dec. 1902, ibid. 4 ibid. 5 Memo by Italian
government to British government, Rome, 23 May 1903 F.O. 403/334. 6 ibid. 7
Memo by Italian ...
2 Rodd to Lansdowne, Rome, 10 Sept. 1902, F.O. 403/323. 3 Harrington to
Lansdowne, Addis Ababa, 15 Dec. 1902, ibid. 4 ibid. 5 Memo by Italian
government to British government, Rome, 23 May 1903 F.O. 403/334. 6 ibid. 7
Memo by Italian ...
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The new conspiracy was well under way before 25 September, when Colli and
Thesiger were informed of the impending coup. Co-ordinated efforts were to be
undertaken in Addis Ababa and Harar to bring the government down, and some ...
The new conspiracy was well under way before 25 September, when Colli and
Thesiger were informed of the impending coup. Co-ordinated efforts were to be
undertaken in Addis Ababa and Harar to bring the government down, and some ...
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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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