The Emperor by Ryszard Kapuscinski
"The Emperor" is a non-fiction account of the final years of Haile Selassie's reign as the Emperor of Ethiopia. It is based on interviews with his former courtiers and officials, providing a unique and intimate portrayal of a regime marked by lavishness, intrigue, and corruption. This work also explores the dramatic events leading up to the Emperor's downfall and the Ethiopian revolution.
The 3912th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- Polish
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 164-352
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Polish
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This book is on the following lists:
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)