Italian Empire

The Italian Empire primarily refers to Italy’s activities as an imperial power during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Italy aimed to expand its territory by establishing colonies in Africa and the Mediterranean, notably in Libya, Ethiopia, and parts of Somalia. This pursuit was driven by national pride, economic ambitions, and the desire to emulate other colonial powers. Italy’s imperial ambitions contributed to its involvement in World War I and the subsequent fascist expansion under Mussolini. While Italy’s empire was smaller compared to Britain or France, it played a significant role in early 20th-century geopolitics and colonialism.