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Cesarz

Cesarz

Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
88
Published
1978
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the intricate reign of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, a leader who masterfully used informants and rivalries to solidify his power. This firsthand account examines the strengths and weaknesses of autocratic rule, detailing how Selassie governed his nation and the events that led to his downfall in 1974. It's a fascinating look at the mechanisms of power and the human cost of absolute control.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexReflective
Betrayal

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Biography Drama

About the author

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Ryszard Kapuściński

Ryszard Kapuściński (ur. 4 marca 1932 w Pińsku, zm. 23 stycznia 2007 w Warszawie) – polski reportażysta, publicysta, poeta i fotograf, zwany „cesarzem reportażu”. Należy do czołówki najczęściej tłumaczonych autorów polskich. ---------- Rysard Kapuściński (Pinsk, Poland, now Belarus, March 4, 1932 — Warsaw, January 23, 2007) was a Polish journalist, writer, essayist and poet, famous for his narratives about the African continent and for his literary reporting style, which combines exhaust...