Massawa, Eritrea. Italian colony, year 1889:

Ugo Pastore reluctantly accompanies his father Enea, trade official of the Caput Mundi Company, in Eritrea. Enea intends to expand the activities of the company guaranteeing the supply of a good portion of provisions to the Italian army stationed in the place. The honest business man, however, aims to broaden the influence of the company and establish business relations with the King of Ethiopia, Menelik II.

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