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_aBlanc, Henry, _d1831-1911 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aNarrative of Captivity in Abyssinia with Some Account of the Late Emperor the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-09-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia" by Henry Blanc, M.D. is a historical account penned in the late 19th century. The book details the author's firsthand experiences and observations during his time spent in captivity under Emperor Theodore of Abyssinia, also known as Ethiopia. Through Blanc's narrative, readers can expect to gain insights into Theodore's tumultuous reign, as well as the complexities of European involvement in the region, including the relationships between Theodore and various European figures. The opening of the narrative introduces the historical context of Emperor Theodore's rise to power, beginning with his ambitious beginnings as Lij Kassa. It explores Theodore’s military conquests and administration, revealing both his accomplishments and the underlying causes of his eventual downfall. Blanc reflects on Theodore's personality, his administration style, personal life, and relationships, setting a foundation for understanding the tumultuous political landscape that led to both his awareness of foreign relations and his eventual brutal treatment of European captives, including himself. This opening portion promises a detailed exploration of the socio-political dynamics of 19th-century Abyssinia and engaging character studies within a gripping historical framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aTheodore II, Negus of Ethiopia, -1868 | ||
| 653 | _aEthiopia -- History -- 1490-1889 | ||
| 653 | _aAbyssinian Expedition (1867-1868) | ||
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