The Berlin Conference and the Rise of Ethiopian Empire under Menelik II

In this episode of The Berlin Conference: How Africa Was Partitioned, Lucas and Luna explore how Ethiopia under Emperor Menelik II became the only African nation to successfully resist European colonization during the Scramble for Africa. They discuss Menelik's shrewd diplomacy, his massive military modernization using imported firearms, the pivotal Battle of Adwa in 1896 where Ethiopian forces decisively defeated Italy, and the subsequent Treaty of Addis Ababa that secured Ethiopian sovereignty. The episode also touches on Menelik's expansionist policies, the role of Russian and French support, and the lasting legacy of Adwa as a symbol of African resistance. This fresh angle covers a major topic not yet addressed in previous episodes, focusing on a key African victory that reshaped colonial borders. #Ethiopia #MenelikII #BattleOfAdwa #ScrambleForAfrica #ItalianColonialism #AddisAbaba #EmperorMenelik #AfricanResistance #19thCentury #ColonialHistory #TreatyOfWichale #RasMakonnen #TaytuBetul #OresteBaratieri #EuropeanImperialism #AfricanHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo