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ILN288758 View from a point near the Kings House, from The British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; (add.info.: The Battle of Magdala was fought in April of 1868 between British and Ethiopian forces. The British were led by Robert Napier, while the Ethiopians were led by Emperor Tewodros II (1818-68); the British won the battle, and Tewodros committed suicide; ); English, out of copyright
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Abyssinia Abyssinian Cliff Ethiopia Ethiopian Majestic Mountainous Landscape Settlement Thatched Roof Theodore
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This print titled "View from a point near the Kings House" takes us back to the historic British Expedition to Abyssinia in 1868. The engraving, created by an anonymous English artist of the 19th century, showcases a majestic mountainous landscape with a cliffside settlement nestled among its peaks. The image transports us to Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia), where the Battle of Magdala unfolded. Led by Robert Napier, the British forces clashed with Emperor Tewodros II and his Ethiopian army. In this battle, which took place in April 1868, victory ultimately favored the British side. As we gaze at this scene frozen in time, we can imagine standing on that very spot near the Kings House and marveling at the breathtaking view before our eyes. The thatched-roof houses dotting the landscape add an authentic touch to this ethereal setting. It is impossible not to feel a sense of awe when contemplating both nature's grandeur and mankind's historical endeavors captured within this single frame. This image serves as a poignant reminder of how landscapes have witnessed countless triumphs and tragedies throughout history. Let us remember those who fought bravely on these grounds while appreciating their significance today. Through this photograph, we are transported across time and space into an extraordinary moment in history – one that forever altered both Ethiopia's destiny and our understanding of it.
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