Italy's Colonial Aspirations in Ethiopia

This chapter explores Italy's misguided attempts to establish colonial control over Ethiopia during the Scramble for Africa, highlighting their late entry into the geopolitical race and the challenges they faced. It discusses Italy's underhanded strategies and the stark differences in treaty interpretations that led to misunderstandings and resistance from the astute Ethiopian leaders. The narrative also sheds light on the devastating consequences of Italian imperial ambitions, including the introduction of disease and famine, and the complexities of Ethiopian resistance.