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The Armenian Massacres, 1894-1896 - Us Media Testimony (Paperback)
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The Armenian Massacres, 1894-1896 - Us Media Testimony (Paperback)
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This compilation of articles offers unprecedented insight into the
1894-1896 Armenian massacres in the Ottoman Empire, while exploring
American perceptions of the massacres at the time and what
influence this genocide had on U.S. foreign policy. The 1915
massacre of the Armenians by reactionary Ottoman Government
foreshadowed a horrifying trend of genocide that would characterize
much of the twentieth century. Yet not much is known about the
Armenian massacres of the 1890s and how they set the stage for the
events of 1915. This compilation of articles, published in the U.S.
periodicals between 1895 and 1899, reflects the deep concern of the
American public for the Armenian people, and also offers a
fascinating window onto the world politics of the time--especially
on the challenges of coordinating international action once news of
the massacres began to emerge. Throughout these thirty-five
reprinted articles, written by American diplomats, missionaries,
journalists, religious and public figures, and scientists, the
plight of the Armenian people unfolds. Not only do readers learn of
the Armenian struggle for equality and, ultimately, independence
from the Ottoman Empire, but they also discover rich evidence about
the Armenians themselves, their Church, instabilities within the
Empire, and charitable efforts spearheaded by American Christian
missionaries. The language and tone of these articles from over a
century ago reflect U.S. European attitudes of the time, which were
influenced by the perception of the Empire's Sultan Abdul Hammid II
as the ultimate anti-Christian, pan-Islamic Ottoman ruler. But the
overall humanitarian impulses of these writers are evident, and we
see thebeginnings of an Armenian-U.S. relationship that would
strengthen over the course of the twentieth century.
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