The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 |
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... [ Wollo ] Galla country , and then , pursuing their tortuous path up a steep bank to the southeast , they arrived by dawn of day on the high table - land of the Wollo Galla . " 4 Upon leaving the fort , Menelik sent a messenger ahead to ...
... [ Wollo ] Galla country , and then , pursuing their tortuous path up a steep bank to the southeast , they arrived by dawn of day on the high table - land of the Wollo Galla . " 4 Upon leaving the fort , Menelik sent a messenger ahead to ...
Page 71
... Wollo included a dynastic marriage of great import- ance for Menelik . Eastern and parts of southern Wollo went directly to Ras Mikael , but the northern area was transferred to Yohannes's twelve - year - old son , Ras Araya Sellasie ...
... Wollo included a dynastic marriage of great import- ance for Menelik . Eastern and parts of southern Wollo went directly to Ras Mikael , but the northern area was transferred to Yohannes's twelve - year - old son , Ras Araya Sellasie ...
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... Wollo against the misgovernment of his son , Ras Araya Sellasie , the anti - Muslim policy of the central government , and increased taxation . Discontent was brought to a head by the execution of Ahmad Tsadeq , governor of Wichale , at ...
... Wollo against the misgovernment of his son , Ras Araya Sellasie , the anti - Muslim policy of the central government , and increased taxation . Discontent was brought to a head by the execution of Ahmad Tsadeq , governor of Wichale , at ...
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