A Chronological History of the Italian Colonial Empire - From Origins to Decolonization #980028

This expanded edition of the chronology of the colonies traces the history of Italian possessions and domains between the 19th and 20th centuries, covering Albania, the Dodecanese, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, and Somalia, from their origins to the conclusion of the Italian Trusteeship in Somalia. or each territory, the analysis begins with the roots of Italian expansion, examining the phase prior to the establishment of effective control. It subsequently details local events—including the violence and persecutory policies perpetrated against indigenous populations—placing them within the broader national and international political and institutional context. The volume also offers an extensive review of the treaties and regulations that defined the colonial framework, frequently providing their full texts. The work further addresses the administrative structure that developed in the motherland, such as the Ministry of Colonies, as well as the collateral activities that accompanied the colonial experience, including the creation of museums, exhibitions, and specialized research institutes. In the appendix, the volume enriches the documentation with detailed chronologies of the wars of conquest in Libya and Ethiopia, alongside complete lists of the colonial governors and the Ministers of Colonies.