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The Italian colonial empire was created after the Kingdom of Italy joined other European powers in establishing colonies overseas during the " scramble for Africa". Modern Italy as a unified state only existed from 1861. By this time Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Britain, and France had already carved out large empires over several hundred years. One of the last remaining areas open to colonisation was on the African continent. By the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Italy had annexed Eritrea and Somalia, and had wrested control of portions of the Ottoman Empire, including Libya, though it was defeated in its attempt to conquer Ethiopia. The Fascist government under Italian dictator Benito Mussolini which came to power in 1922 sought to increase the size of the empire further, which it did via force or threat of force. Ethiopia was successfully taken, four decades after the previous failure, and Italy's European borders were expanded at the expense of its neighbours. Italy sided with Nazi Germany during World War II and initially enjoyed successes. However, Allied forces eventually captured Italian overseas colonies and by the time Italy itself was invaded in 1943, its empire had all but ceased to exist. The unification of Italy in 1861 brought with it a belief that Italy deserved its own overseas empire, alongside those of the other powers of Europe, and a rekindling of the notion of mare nostrum.[1] However, Italy had arrived late to the colonial race, and its relative weakness in international affairs meant that it was dependent on the acquiescence of Britain, France and Germany towards its empire-building.[2] Italy had long considered the Ottoman province of Tunisia, where a large community of Tunisian Italians lived, within its economic sphere of influence. It did not consider annexing it until 1879 when it became apparent that Britain and Germany were encouraging France to add it to its colonial holdings in North Africa.[3] A last minute offer by Italy to partition Tunisia between the two countries was refused, and France, confident in German support, ordered its troops in from French Algeria, imposing a protectorate over Tunisia in May 1881 under the Treaty of Bardo.[4] The shock of the "Tunisian bombshell", as it was referred to in the Italian press, and the sense of Italy's isolation in Europe, led it into signing the Triple Alliance in 1882 with Germany and Austro-Hungary.[5] Italy's search for colonies continued until February 1885, when by secret agreement with Britain it annexed the port of Massawa in Eritrea on the Red Sea from the crumbling Egyptian Empire. Italian annexation of Massawa denied the Ethiopian Empire of Yohannes IV an outlet to the sea [6] and prevented any expansion of French Somaliland.[7] At the same time, Italy occupied territory on the south side of the horn of Africa, forming what would become Italian Somaliland.[8] However, Italy coveted Ethiopia itself, and in 1887, Italian Prime Minister Agostino Depretis ordered an invasion. This invasion was halted after the loss of five hundred Italian troops at the Battle of Dogali.[9] Depretis's successor, Prime Minister Francesco Crispi signed the Treaty of Wuchale in 1889 with Menelik II, the new emperor. This treaty ceded Ethiopian territory around Massawa to Italy to form the colony of Eritrea, and - at least, according to the Italian version of the treaty - made Ethiopia an Italian protectorate.[10]
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1. Noblest Valentino handbags
November 01, 2009
Noblest Valentino handbags As a modern woman, if you have no a leather handbag you will feel hollowness. Women wear their handbags no matter where they go. On the market, there are many types of leather handbags and some of them are designer handbags and luxury handbags. You can purchase these handbags online. Today, I will tell you some information about a famous brand handbag -- Valentino handbags.
Valentino Garavani, an Italian fashion designer and founder of the house of Valentino. He began the haute couture business since 1950's and devoted to expand it to a fashion empire of high-... (read more)
Author: qiuxin xiaozhu
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2. Touring Rome
October 19, 2009
'When in Rome, Do what Romans do' like a widely recognized proverb, this gives us a curious thought about Rome, everybody that tours rome brings with them memories that may be respected for a whole life. Capital of Italy, Rome the biggest and most populated municipality, located at the central-western portion of Italian Peninsula, on the stream Tibet, is considered one of the most beautiful ancient cities. Rome is the middle of Roman Empire, home of Roman Catholic churches, and with a history span of over 2000 and a half thousand years. In the traditional Roman time, Rome was the strongest ... (read more)
Author: Jorge Santiago
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3. Emporio Armani Watches: Designer Fashion Timepieces
August 10, 2009
Emporio Armani watches constitute the Italian luxury fashion house’s answer to market trends concerning designer accessories. The Emporio Armani line is the second most expensive in all of their business empire, but it is also meant to have a broad base of appeal, being marketed specifically to modern urban youth. And it is to this target demographic that Emporio Armani watches are meant to suggest luxury and wealth, with designs that run the gamut from classically conservative to modern, fun, and quirky. Despite being synonymous with high-end fashion, the Emporio Armani brand of Giorgio Arman... (read more)
Author: oren ganon
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4. History of Italian Cheese
May 26, 2009
Cheese has been around for at least 8000 years. It has been a great way to preserve the nutritional value of milk, and also tends to taste very good. Cheese has its origins in the middle east. People were renowned for their cheese making skills. The Roman empire adopted cheese and refined the process of making cheese into a fine art. They had separate kitchens solely for making cheese, and centers where people could bring cheese to get it smoked. As the Roman empire spread through Europe, the secrets of making cheese spread with it. After the collapse of the empire, cheese making region... (read more)
Author: Matteo Guiliano
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5. Hotels In Rome - A Perfect Holiday
May 22, 2009
One of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe is Rome, the capital of Italy. It has so much to offer whether you are seeking archaeological wonders, romantic adventure or simply shopping around the malls. It is the country's largest and most populous city located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber river. It is the centre of the Roman Empire and is the present day home of the Roman Catholic Church and the site of the Vatican City, an independent city-state run by the Catholic Church within as an enclave of Rome. Depending on your interest you would de... (read more)
Author: daniel rayfield
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6. Hotels In Rome - A Perfect Holiday
May 19, 2009
One of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe is Rome, the capital of Italy. It has so much to offer whether you are seeking archaeological wonders, romantic adventure or simply shopping around the malls. It is the country's largest and most populous city located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber river. It is the centre of the Roman Empire and is the present day home of the Roman Catholic Church and the site of the Vatican City, an independent city-state run by the Catholic Church within as an enclave of Rome. Depending on your interest you would de... (read more)
Author: mrmas simo12
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7. Valentino handbags, the Beauty of Feminine Chic
February 27, 2009
Valentino Garavani, an Italian fashion designer and founder of the house of Valentino. He began the haute couture business since 1950’s and devoted to expand it to a fashion empire of high-end luxury goods. Nowadays, the business covers extensive lines including women dresses, lingerie, menswear, sunglasses, handbags, shoes etc. Undoubtedly, the clothing line is incredibly gorgeous, the shoes are unbelievably exquisite, however, it is the handbags that gain the cult status and spread the great fame of Valentino to the entire world. Apart from the most luscious leathers and re... (read more)
Author: Anna Millman
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