Princess Taytu Ethiopia In The 1800's

Princess Taytu Betul the de facto leader of Ethiopia in the 1800’s. She is a unique figure in her culture. She defeated an invading European country Italy. The concept I am going to use is anti- imperialism. Many other African countries were ruled by the Europeans, but not Ethiopia because of Taytu.Her relationship with her husband was viewed as good/bad cop. Her story is so unique and interesting.She was from a lower class, ethnic group and Ethiopia who became an empress. She defeated a European country in a war which is very uncommon. She was a very brave woman but she was also a savvy advisor and interrupted meetings. In other words, her story is similar to David and a Goliath in which the underdog wins. I want to incorporate This into my story because of the hardships and struggles of overcoming a situation where you were meant to fail.

Taytu Betul whose name Taytu means Sunshine, she was a military strategist for her nation when it was about to fall victim to colonization by the Italians. Around the time up to about the 1870’s European nations traded with African nations. By this time Europeans have explored Africa and found out about their vast resources, from gold, silver and other natural resources. Many African nation started to fall under imperialism. When Ethiopia was being threatened Tattoo Bethel
She help facilitate the defeat of Italy at the Battle of Adwa. From historical data some things are not known but legend has it she was was a warrior on the battlefield. She had her own battalion, she bravely commanded them in the battlefield. She fought on the frontline and she was an inspiration to her men against retreat. She also mobilized women, both as nurses and fighters.for wounded soldiers. She bravely commanded her army to victory. She defeated European power at a major battle. Her also being a women plays a role because many nations have fell