Haile Selassie I: The Lion of Judah, Ethiopia's Last Emperor | The Man, the Myth & the Legacy
From Rewinding History · 36:43
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A man worshipped by millions, feared by some, admired across Africa, and remembered very differently by those who lived under his rule.His name was Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, the Lion of Judah, and one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century.But who was the man behind the crown?Born Tafari Makonnen, he rose through Ethiopia's royal court to become emperor in 1930. He faced one of the darkest moments in his country's history when Mussolini's Italy invaded Ethiopia, forcing him into exile. His powerful appeal to the League of Nations made headlines around the world, and his eventual return turned him into a symbol of African resistance.But there was much more to his reign.From his efforts to modernize Ethiopia and his role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity to his connection with the Rastafari movement, Haile Selassie's influence reached far beyond the walls of his palace.Yet behind the royal titles and international admiration, Ethiopia was facing poverty, inequality, famine, and growing political unrest.In 1974, after more than four decades as emperor, his rule came to an end.So, was Haile Selassie the visionary who helped shape modern Ethiopia, an emperor who held tightly to power, or a complicated combination of both?Let's go beyond the legend and explore the real life, reign, downfall, and lasting legacy of Ethiopia's last emperor.
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