Reflections upon the Places Visited by the Emperor in the South-West

George Brendon

2026 | 168pp pb | ISBN: 978-1-914002-68-7

Emperor Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, lived in the UK in exile, mainly in Bath, Somerset, between 1936 and 1940 after his country was invaded by the Italians. During this time, he travelled widely in the region and beyond. This book retraces the Emperor's steps, revisiting these places around the West Country, reflecting on them, and also looking at local characters, legends and customs that have shaped these locations and the south west in general.

Available to Order from 17th June 2026