The Barefoot Emperor

An Ethiopian Tragedy

Ranked #33 in Ethiopia

A fascinating excursion into a bizarre episode in 19th century Ethiopian and British imperial history, The Barefoot Emperor recalls the reign of the Emperor Theodore, who defended his mountain-top stronghold with a massive 70-ton gun. less

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