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Haile Selassie: Statesman, Colonizer, God?

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Modernization and Struggles in 1950s Ethiopia

This chapter explores Haile Selassie's modernization efforts in Ethiopia during the 1950s, including the introduction of a new constitution and the establishment of an elected parliament. It also examines Selassie's complex legacy, highlighting his international stature contrasted with domestic challenges, including a coup attempt and rising ethnic tensions.

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