The Ethiopian Revolution 1974-1991: From a Monarchical Autocracy to a Military Oligarchy 0710305656, 9780710305657

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface and Acknowledgement
Abbreviations
Glossary of Terms
List of Illustrations
Chapter 1. Historical Perspective
From the Aksumite Period to the End of Zemene Mesafint
The Reign of Emperor Tewodros II (1855–68)
The Reign of Emperor Yohannis IV (1872–89)
The Reign of Emperor Menilek II (1889–1913)
Succession to Menilek
The First Part of the Reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I (1930–35)
The Italian Occupation of Ethiopia (1935–41)
The Second Part of the Reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I (1941–1974)
Notes
Chapter 2. The Price of Modernisation
Institutional Changes
The Economy
The Working Class
The Intelligentsia
The Peasantry
Ethnicity
The Problem in Eritrea
The Problem of the Ogaden Region
External Relations
Notes
Chapter 3. From an Absolute Monarchy to a Military Dictatorship
Mutiny and Urban Revolt
The Cabinet Resigns
The Emperor Appoints a New Prime Minister
Government–CELU Agreement
Employers’ Federation Challenges Government–CELU Agreement
More Strikes, Demonstrations and Purges
Creation of a Committee and a High Security Commission
An Inquiry Commission
A Constitution Drafting Conference
Co-ordinating Committee Steps up Arrests of Officials
Formation of the Dergue
The Dergue Proposes a New Prime Minister
A Campaign of Vilification Against the Emperor
The Dergue Deposes the Emperor and Assumes Power
Public Support for the Dergue
National Advisory Shengo
Opposition to the Rule of the Dergue
Ethiopia Tikdem Redefined
Competition for Leadership of the Dergue
Notes
Chapter 4. Critical Stage of the Revolution
Appointment of a New Chairman for the Dergue
Yelewit Hawariat (Apostles of Change)
National Work Campaign for Development Through Co-operation (Zemecha)
Hibretesebawinet (Ethiopian Socialism)
The New Economic Policy
Nationalisation of Rural Land
Nationalisation of Urban Land and Extra Houses
New Labour Law
Implications of the Gains of the Revolution
Marxist-Leninist Organisations Join the Revolution
POMOA Controls Mass Organisations
Relapse into Power Struggle and Purges
The Purge of the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Revolutionaries Compete for Power
Restructuring of the Dergue
Internal and External Threats
Socialist Countries Express Solidarity and Support
Control of the People’s Office for Mass Organisational Affairs
Confrontation with the Sudan and Somalia
The Campaign in Eritrea
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the National Economy
National Literacy Campaign
Notes
Chapter 5. Major Political Developments of the Revolution
A Prelude to the Formation of a Vanguard Party
COPWE’s Plan of Work
Formation of a Vanguard Party
Turning a Blind Eye to Famine
Settlement Scheme
Villagisation
Notes
Chapter 6. The People’s Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Constitutional Development
War and Peace
The Coup d’état of the Generals
Too Little Too Late
Measures Taken in Desperation
The Flight of the President
The London Peace Talks
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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