{"product_id":"9788496964921","title":"The barefoot emperor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Barefoot Emperor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating tale of diplomacy, captivity, and resistance in the heart of 19th-century Ethiopia. Philip Marsden reconstructs the true story of British Consul Charles Duncan Cameron and his tragic confrontation with Emperor Tewodros II. A work that combines historical precision with the intensity of an adventure novel, offering a deep look into a little-known episode of colonialism and the power struggle in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 1862, British Consul Charles Duncan Cameron arrives in the highlands of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) on a diplomatic mission: to establish an alliance with Emperor Tewodros II. The monarch had sent a letter to Queen Victoria requesting a response, but it never arrived. What was meant to be a routine diplomatic task turns into a nightmare when the Emperor, feeling slighted, takes Cameron and other Europeans hostage. For years, the prisoners endure harrowing conditions, chained and isolated, while the British Empire is slow to react. The work details this historical episode, exploring the psychology of the Emperor, cultural tensions, and the human drama of captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiplomacy and cultural misunderstandings in the 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCaptivity and resistance under extreme conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe absolute power and paranoia of Emperor Tewodros II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBritish colonial intervention in Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe silent heroism of the prisoners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in true stories of adventure and survival, as well as those who enjoy travelogues and colonial chronicles. It will also appeal to fans of African history and biographies of complex and tragic figures. Because of its narrative style, it connects with both lovers of literary non-fiction and those looking for an exciting, well-documented read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed immersion into a little-known but fascinating historical episode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the clash between cultures and the consequences of imperial arrogance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep psychological portrait of an emperor caught between greatness and madness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that maintains the tension typical of a historical thriller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsden, Philip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e True stories of heroism, fortitude, and survival; Modern and contemporary fiction; Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viento Simún\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 665 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that manages to balance historical rigor with agile and engaging prose. Marsden does not just document the facts, but humanizes his protagonists—both the captives and the Emperor himself—avoiding Manichaeism. The book is especially interesting for its ability to show how a simple diplomatic misunderstanding can trigger a tragedy of epic proportions. Recommended for those looking for a read that combines history, adventure, and cultural reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407622234459,"sku":"9788496964921","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849696492.jpg?v=1781857974","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496964921","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}