Mussolini in Ethiopia, 19191935: The Origins of Fascist Italy's African War [Paperback]

This book examines the evolution of the Italian Fascist colonial policy within the context of European politics.This book examines the evolution of the Italian Fascist regime's colonial policy within the context of European politics. It demonstrates how a Hitler-led Germany ultimately proved the best mechanism for overseas Italian expansion in East Africa.This book examines the evolution of the Italian Fascist regime's colonial policy within the context of European politics. It demonstrates how a Hitler-led Germany ultimately proved the best mechanism for overseas Italian expansion in East Africa.Mussolini in Ethiopia, 19191935 looks in detail at the evolution of the Italian Fascist regime's colonial policy within the context of European politics and the rise to power of German National Socialism. It delves into the tortuous nature of relations between the National Fascist Party and the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), while demonstrating how, ultimately, a Hitler-led Germany proved the best mechanism for overseas Italian expansion in East Africa. The book assesses the emergence of an ideologically driven Fascist colonial policy from 1931 onwards and how this eventually culminated in a serious clash of interests with the British Empire. Benito Mussolini's successful flouting of the League of Nations' authority heralded a new dark era in world politics and continues to have its resonance in today's world.1. Post-war realities: Italy 1919; 2. A mutilated peace: Italy, 191929; 3. The impending war of revenge: Europe and Africa, 1932; 4. Containing the F?hrer: 19334; 5. Achieving an empire: 19345; 6. Darkening waters: JanuaryMay 1935; 7. Facing down the British: MayJuly 1935; 8. Battle lines: AugustOctober 1935. Historians who have been anxiously waiting for a successful updated history of the lead-up to Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 need wait no longer. Robert Mallett's meticulously researched account skilfully ties together Italy's dlӁ