Ryszard Kapuściński : the emperor /
This work tells the story of the downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia and with it the end of a three thousand year-old monarchy that traced its origins back to King Solomon. Based on the extraordinary book by legendary Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, it is told from the unique per...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Oberon Books,
2016.
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| Series: | Oberon modern plays.
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| Summary: | This work tells the story of the downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia and with it the end of a three thousand year-old monarchy that traced its origins back to King Solomon. Based on the extraordinary book by legendary Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, it is told from the unique perspective of the Emperor's former servants, courtiers and ministers. It is a powerful exploration of the nature of power and loyalty. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 40 pages ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: | 1786820374 9781786820372 |