Publisher's Synopsis
An Ethiopian Saga (1919) is a historical novel written by Richmond Haigh. The story is set in Ethiopia and revolves around the life of an Ethiopian prince named Menelik. The novel follows Menelik's journey from his early days as a young prince to his eventual rise to power as the Emperor of Ethiopia.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Menelik's life. The first part focuses on Menelik's childhood and his education under the tutelage of his father, King Haile Selassie. The second part covers Menelik's early years as a warrior and his struggles to gain power in the Ethiopian court. The final part of the book chronicles Menelik's ascent to the throne and his efforts to modernize Ethiopia.Throughout the book, Haigh provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of Ethiopian culture and society. He also explores the political and social issues that were prevalent in Ethiopia during Menelik's reign, including the country's relationship with neighboring countries and the struggle for modernization in a traditional society.Overall, An Ethiopian Saga (1919) is a captivating and informative historical novel that offers a unique glimpse into Ethiopian history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
