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The Empire (1936-1940)

Since 1923, Mussolini believed to be able to open a new colonial era. The African region in which the plans to extend the Italian influence is mainly oriented to Ethiopia. On May 5 1936, Italians occupy Addis Ababa. The king becomes emperor, and Mussolini announces to the world: "Behold, after fifteen centuries, the reemergence of the Empire on the fateful hills of Rome." Italy is now pushing toward an alliance with Hitler.

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  • Originally Aired June 19, 2007
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Created May 6, 2014 by
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Name Type Role
Piero Melograni Writer