King Sahela Selassie from The Highlands of Aethiopia

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"King Sahela Selassie from The Highlands of Aethiopia" is a notable work by Sir William Cornwallis Harris, a 19th-century British military officer, artist, and traveler. The book, published in 1844, provides a detailed account of Harris's expedition to the Ethiopian highlands and his interactions with King Sahela Selassie, who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Shewa, an important historical region in central Ethiopia. Harris's narrative offers a vivid portrayal of the political landscape, cultural practices, and the natural environment of Ethiopia during the early Victorian era. His observations as an outsider provide a unique perspective on Ethiopian society and its monarchy, contributing to the Western understanding of the region at the time.

The work is significant for its ethnographic and historical insights, as well as for the detailed illustrations created by Harris himself, which complement the text and offer a visual representation of his experiences. "King Sahela Selassie from The Highlands of Aethiopia" is considered an important primary source for scholars studying the history of Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa, and the broader context of European exploration and colonial interests in Africa during the 19th century. It also reflects the broader Victorian fascination with "exotic" lands and the expansion of the British Empire's influence. The book's depiction of King Sahela Selassie, who was known for his efforts to modernize his kingdom and establish diplomatic relations with European powers, is particularly significant as it provides a glimpse into the complexities of African leadership during a period of increasing foreign intervention.

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