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The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat

Ryszard Kapuściński
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The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989

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Ryszard Kapuściński

The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

164

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Journalism

Travel Literature

Biography
Setting

Ethiopia • 1970s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat by Ryszard Kapuściński recounts the final years of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie's reign. Through interviews and anecdotes, the book explores the complexities of power, the court's bureaucracy, and the eventual collapse of Selassie's regime, providing a vivid portrayal of the intricacies of leadership.

Mysterious

Dark

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

8,976 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ryszard Kapuściński's The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat offers a compelling and evocative account of Haile Selassie's regime, praised for its rich narrative and insightful exploration of power dynamics. Critics note the book's allegorical style and vivid prose but some question its journalistic accuracy. Overall, it's lauded for its literary artistry and thought-provoking themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat?

Readers who appreciate The Emperor: Downfall of An Autocrat by Ryszard Kapuściński likely enjoy political journalism, historical narratives, and critiques of power. Similar works include Orwell's Homage to Catalonia and Marquez's The Autumn of the Patriarch—deeply introspective books on authority and dictatorship.

4.2

8,976 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

164

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Journalism

Travel Literature

Biography
Setting

Ethiopia • 1970s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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