The Emperor (Penguin Modern Classics) [Paperback] Kapuscinski, Ryszard

Author: Kapuscinski, Ryszard

Brand: Penguin

Color: White

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 192

Release Date: 01-06-2006

model number: 5299122

Part Number: 5299122

Details: After the deposition of Haile Selassie in 1974, which ended the ancient rule of the Abyssinian monarchy, Ryszard Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia and sought out surviving courtiers to tell their stories. This work depicts the lavish, corrupt world they had known - from the rituals, hierarchies and intrigues at court to the vagaries of a ruler.

EAN: 9780141188034

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English, Polish