A study of the political and military genius of Menelik II, who defeated late 19th century European imperialism.
List of MapsAbbreviationsIntroduction1IThe First Twenty-two Years:1844-18667IIThe Preliminary Struggle for Power: 1866-187828IIICommerce and Conquest: 1878-188557IVYohannes IV, the Italians, and Menelik: 1885-188977VItaly, Ally and Adversary: 1889-1891111VIThe Politics and Strategy of Anti-Imperialism: 1891-1896135VIIThe Apogee of Power: 1896-1906174VIIILife, Death, and Succession: 1906-1910214IXThe Abortive Reign of Lij Iyasu: 1910-1916249Appendix282Bibliography283Index293