Analysis of the causes of the Italian-Ethiopian War of 1936, Mussolini's plans for invasion and Ethiopia's defense, and the European aftermath.

Italian-Ethiopian relations, 1889-1934 -- Mussolini turns to Ethiopia, 1934 -- December : the Walwal incident -- January : the French-Italian entente -- January-March : Ethiopia turns to the League -- April : the Stresa conference and after -- May : Italia farà da sé -- June : British vacillations -- July : no help for Ethiopia -- August : against Geneva -- August : the Holy See, America, and a verdict -- September : positions before the League -- In the shadow of war.