Ethiopia February 11th, 1855. Tewodros II, once labeled as an outlaw in his country, he was now one of the greatest leaders of Ethiopia! Acting as an excellent strategist Tewodros II knew Ethiopia needed a united front and an organized modern military to survive European Colonialism. So this Barefoot Emperor lived in extreme modesty, he fought to abolish slavery, founded government institutions, and educated the people of Ethiopia in new trades. With his reform in full swing what could go wrong?