Cesarz

About “Cesarz”

A nonfiction work by Ryszard Kapuściński explores the power of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, focusing on how he maintained control through informants, cultivated rivalries, and presented himself as the country's sole benefactor. The book examines the strengths and weaknesses of his autocratic rule, offering a firsthand account of his governance and the factors that led to his downfall in 1974. It provides insight into the mechanisms of his leadership and the circumstances that resulted in his loss of power.