Yabello's favorite king he emulates
Posted: 22 Jun 2020, 23:19
His achivements : a)Bridges and modern roads were built, a postal system was organized, and telegraph lines were erected.b)introduction of a national currency and mint, as well as the establishment of the Bank of Abyssinia.c)The capital had its first hotel, Western-style school, and hospital, and a state printing press began operations in 1911.d)Menelik at the height of his power was often compared with the great German nation-builder, Otto von Bismarck. Along with his diplomatic and military accomplishments, there was near unanimity among foreign visitors as to his intelligence and ability.
Ethiopian emperor Menelik II was the first African to drive a car, in 1907
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Ethiopian emperor Menelik II was the first African to drive a car, in 1907
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