The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 |
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... Tesemma , and Taitu retired , making threatening gestures at the mob.2 The empress's northern allies were too far away to offer immediate and effective military assistance . Tesemma informed the legations of the orders given to Taitu to ...
... Tesemma , and Taitu retired , making threatening gestures at the mob.2 The empress's northern allies were too far away to offer immediate and effective military assistance . Tesemma informed the legations of the orders given to Taitu to ...
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... Tesemma himself might be overthrown . Furthermore , because he lacked precedent for his role , the regent could not ... Tesemma's authority was limited , his presence did curb ministerial dissensions and intrigues and was a reminder of ...
... Tesemma himself might be overthrown . Furthermore , because he lacked precedent for his role , the regent could not ... Tesemma's authority was limited , his presence did curb ministerial dissensions and intrigues and was a reminder of ...
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... Tesemma's widow , who had received them from an agent of Taitu.2 Fearing another attempt on his life , the heir moved from Tesemma's house to that of Fitawrari Habta Giyorgis.3 There he still suffered from the after - effects of the ...
... Tesemma's widow , who had received them from an agent of Taitu.2 Fearing another attempt on his life , the heir moved from Tesemma's house to that of Fitawrari Habta Giyorgis.3 There he still suffered from the after - effects of the ...
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