“Like twentieth-century Iran, the remnant of the Persian Empire, Ethiopia under Haile Selassie attempted to preserve the absolutist state throught an accommodation with modernizing forces in his own terms without completely subduing traditionalists. This was not a strategy of Haile Selassie's own choosing. Instead, he was overtaken by events and forced to deal with contradictions that were from the very beginning too formidable to be managed in the long term.”
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Haile Selassie
Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, was a prominent political figure. He is considered a symbol of African nationalism and the struggle for independence. During his reign, Ethiopia became the first independent country in Africa and held significant influence on the international stage. He promoted the modernization of the country, including education, health, and infrastructure, but also faced political and ethnic challenges. more
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