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Treaty of Wuchale and the Italo-Ethiopian diplomatic crisis (1889-1896)

1869 - 1896

The 1974 revolution and the Derg's overthrow of the monarchy (1974-1975)

1974 - 1975

Student movements, urban unrest, and political opposition (1965-1974)

1965 - 1974

Second Italo-Ethiopian War and Italian occupation (1935-1941)

1896 - 1947

Rule and deposition of Lij Iyasu (1913-1916)

1909 - 1916

Rise and coronation of Haile Selassie (1916-1930)

1916 - 1930

Restoration of Haile Selassie and post-war reconstruction (1941-1955)

1941 - 1955

Reign of Empress Zewditu (1916-1930)

1916 - 1930

Reign of Emperor Yohannes IV (1872-1889)

1871 - 1889

Reign of Emperor Tewodros II (1855-1868)

1855 - 1868

Reign of Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913)

1889 - 1913

Menelik II's southern expansion and territorial consolidation (1889-1904)

1889 - 1900

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