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Haile Selassie: Statesman, Colonizer, God?

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Governance and Conflict: Haile Selassie's Era

This chapter examines Haile Selassie's governance style, focusing on his strategic use of a parliamentary system to maintain power while creating an appearance of democracy. It also explores the historical context of Italy's militaristic ambitions in Ethiopia during the 1930s, influenced by Mussolini's fascism and a quest for national glory.

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