Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia

This book examines the political history of the last Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I and argues that Haile Selassie was the founder of centralized Ethiopia with access to the sea as well as the founder of modern Ethiopian diplomacy.

Nigusie Kassaye Wolde Michael is professor in the Department of Theory and History of International Relations at RUDN University.

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: The Struggle for The Throne Chapter 2: On the Eve of The Invasion Chapter 3: For Sovereign Ethiopia Chapter 4: In Search for Allies. 1952-1970. Chapter 5: The Empire's Systemic Crisis Conclusion Glossary Bibliography About the Author