ISBN: 9781236404411

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 152 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.3in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Pur… Altro …

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 152 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.3in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1813 Excerpt: . . . and conduct that day, had left a strong impression upon the minds of the troops, that he would soon become the most capable and active soldier of his time. The queen and her two sons-in-law, being disappointed in their attempt upon Socinios, were obliged to take the only step that remained in their choice, which was, to appoint the infant Jacob king, a child of seven years old, and put him under the tutelage of Ras Athanasius. The empress Mariam Sena, and her two sons-inlaw, had gained to their party Za Selasse, a person of low birth, native of an obscure nation of Pagans, called Gurague, a man esteemed for bravery and conduct, and beloved by the soldiers; but turbulent and seditious, without honour, gratitude, or regard, either to his word, to his sovereign, or the interests of his country. Jacob had suffered patiently the direction of those that governed him, so long as the excuse of his minority was a good one. But being now arrived at the age of 17, he began to put in, by degrees, for his share in the direction of affairs; and observing some steps that tended to prolong the government of his tutors, by his own power he banished Za Selasse, the author of them, into the distant kingdom of Narea. This vigorous proceeding alarmed the empress and her party. They saw that the measure taken by Jacob would presently lead all good men and lovers of their country to support him, and to annihilate their power. They resolved not to wait till this took place, but instantly to restore Za Denghel, whom, with great difficulty, they found hid in the mountains be tween Gojam and Damot. And, to remove every suspicion in Za Denghels breast, Ras Athanasius repaired to the palace, giving Jacob publicly, even on the throne, the most abusive and scurrilous language, cal. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<