Excerpt from The Captive Missionary: Being an Account of the Country and People of Abyssinia; Embracing a Narrative of King Theodore's Life, and His Treatment of Political and Religious Missions
In retracing the events of that long imprison ment, I drew occasionally on some of my own letters and papers which have already appeared in public print. Willingly would I have avoided making use of these materials, had not truth and candour rendered it absolutely imperative.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the captivating true story of a missionary who was unjustly imprisoned along with the staff of the British consulate in 1868 by the erratic and tyrannical Abyssinian emperor, Theodore. An in-depth historical summary introduces the political and religious complexities of 19th-century Ethiopia. The author's personal narrative reveals the brutality and chaos that pervaded King Theodore's reign while providing a nuanced look at the complex man behind the throne. The account also examines the diplomatic efforts to secure the captives' release, offering a glimpse into international relations during a turbulent period. Rich in historical detail and human drama, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of Theodore's rise and fall, the social and political landscape of his empire, and the personal struggles of those who fell victim to his despotic rule. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333374976_0
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