The Crown and the Pen: The Memoirs of a Lawyer Turned Rebel"'This memoir recounts the extraordinary story of a man straddling two worlds--a progressive lawyer and high-ranking official of the government of Emperor Haile Selassie who struggled for justice within an archaic system. It is also the story of a man who has been touched by and in turn made his share of influence in some of the major events and developments of Ethiopia, Eritrea and the rest of Africa as well ..."--Publisher's website. |
Contents
Early Schooling Faith and Fascism | 17 |
Into Haile Selassies Kingdom | 41 |
Continuing Education From Harar to the Wingate | 55 |
Copyright | |
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