
A Gallery of Italian Colonialism
The history of Italian colonialism unfolded in a relatively short period, between the late 19th century and the Second World War (1939-45). After the unification of Italy, the young kingdom sought to...
World History EncyclopediaEritrea, located on the Red Sea coast of the Horn of Africa, was the ‘firstborn’ colony of Italy.
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Italian Colonialism in Eritrea
Eritrea, located on the Red Sea coast of the Horn of Africa, was the ‘firstborn’ colony of Italy. The potential of a trade centre and naval base at Assab first attracted Italian interests in 1869. The...
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