In this episode, we cover everything that happens between Menelik's coronation to the start of the Italo-Ethiopian War.

Notable Players:

Menelik - Emperor of Ethiopia
Taytu - Empress of Ethiopia
Antonelli - Italian Diplomat
Mengesha - Prince of Tigray (Son of Emperor Yohannes)
Bahto Hagos - Eritrean General, first one to pursue military actions against the Italians
Major Toselli - Italian armyman
Mekonnen - General in Menelik's army

Timeline

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Intro/Outro Music by Hannah Rothfield and Joe Benjamin