Endorsed by the royal family, this is an intimate look into the life of a man who was considered a tyrant by some and a messiah by others. The descendent of a royal bloodline dating back to Biblical times, the life of the emperor was as rich and epic as his heritage. This book is a detailed look at man who stands as one of the prominent historical figures of the twentieth century. The beautiful edition has never-before-seen photographs of the emperor and showcases the work of one of a young new Ethiopian writer and two of the world"s top specialists in Ethiopian history.