Tewodros I to Zera Yacob the Great

Tewodros I to Zera Yacob the Great

Following the Death of Dawit I, the Ethiopian throne passed to his sons and grandsons in a series of reigns that were short and uneventful except for the reign of his second son Yishaq I which was significant in the way his father's reign had been. However, it was the reign of Dawit I's youngest son, Zera Yacob, which would prove transformative for Ethiopia. This episode covers the reigns of Emperors Tewodros I, Yishaq I, Endreas, Tekle Mariam, Sarwe Iyesus, Amde Iyesus, and part one of the reign of Zera Yacob the Great.

Seife Ar'ed, Newaye Mariam & Dawit I, Three Late Medieval Era Ethiopian Emperors

After the death of Amde Tsion I, he was succeeded by his son Seife Ar'ed (also known as Newaye Christos), and then his grandsons Newaye Mariam and Dawit I in turn.  These late Medieval era Emperors presided over a key time in Ethiopian History where they continued to assert the power of the Imperial throne domestically, and began to reach out to friends a foes abroad more widely.  This is their story.

Emperor Amde Tsion I, Part 3

Part 3 of 3 Episodes about the reign of Amde Tsion I, one of Ethiopia's most consequential Emperors.  This Episode talks about how the Emperor resolved many of the conflicts that arouse between him and his various vassals, and provides some information on the many vassal kingdoms, sultanates, emirates and chiefdoms that existed under his rule.

Emperor Amde Tsion I, Part 2

Part 2 of 3 Episodes about the reign of Amde Tsion I, one of Ethiopia's most consequential Emperors.  This Episode focuses on the conflicts between the Emperor and his vassals.

Emperor Amde Tsion I, Part 1

Amde Tsion I was one of Ethiopia's most consequential monarchs.  This is part 1 of 3 episodes devoted to this great Emperor and his eventful reign.