
Testimony of Ambassador Morgenthau about Armenian Genocide and the Exodus of Greeks
Enriched edition. A Diplomatic Witness to Ottoman Ethnic CleansingBy Henry MorgenthauLength12h 51m
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Henry Morgenthau's 'Testimony of Ambassador Morgenthau about Armenian Genocide and the Exodus of Greeks' is a compelling account of the atrocities committed during World War I. The book details the systematic genocide of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire and the forced exodus of Greeks from Asia Minor. Written in a straightforward and factual style, Morgenthau's testimony serves as a primary source for understanding the historical context of these events. The vivid descriptions of the horrors endured by these communities offer a poignant insight into the human cost of war and persecution. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of genocide and human rights advocacy.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (165)
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GenreHistory
Length12 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Testimony of Ambassador Morgenthau about Armenian Genocide and the Exodus of Greeks
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Testimony of Ambassador Morgenthau about Armenian Genocide and the Exodus of Greeks
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6PUBLISHERS’ NOTE
7Chapter I A German Superman at Constantinople
8Chapter II The “Boss System” in the Ottoman Empire and How it Proved Useful to Germany
9Chapter III “The Personal Representative of the Kaiser”—Wangenheim Opposes the Sale of American Warships in Greece
10Chapter IV Germany Mobilises the Turkish Army
11Chapter V Wangenheim Smuggles the “Goeben” and the “Breslau” Through the Dardanelles
12Chapter VI Wangenheim Tells the American Ambassador How the Kaiser Started the War
13Chapter VII Germany’s Plans for New Territories, Coaling Stations, and Indemnities
14Chapter VIII A Classic Instance of German Propaganda
15Chapter IX Germany Closes the Dardanelles and So Separates Russia from Her Allies
16Chapter X Turkey’s Abrogation of the Capitulations—Enver Living in a Palace, With Plenty of Money and an Imperial Bride
17Chapter XI Germany Compels Turkey to Enter the War
18Chapter XII The Turks Attempt to Treat Alien Enemies Decently, But the Germans Insist on Persecuting Them
19Chapter XIII The Invasion of the Zion Sisters’ School
20Chapter XIV Wangenheim and the Bethlehem Steel Company—A Holy War That Was Made in Germany
21Chapter XV Djemal, A Troublesome Mark Antony—An Early German Attempt to Get a German Peace
22Chapter XVI The Turks Prepare to Flee From Constantinople and Establish a New Capital in Asia Minor—The Allied Fleet Bombarding the Dardanelles
23Chapter XVII Enver as the Man Who Demonstrated “The Vulnerability of the British Fleet”—Old-Fashioned Defences of the Dardanelles
24Chapter XVIII The Allied Armada Sails Away, Though on the Brink of Victory
25Chapter XIX A Fight for Three Thousand Civilians
26Chapter XX More Adventures of the Foreign Residents
27Chapter XXI Bulgaria on the Auction Block
28Chapter XXII The Turk Reverts to the Ancestral Type
29Chapter XXIII The “Revolution” at Van
30Chapter XXIV The Murder of a Nation
31Chapter XXV Talaat Tells Why He “Annihilates” the Armenians
32Chapter XXVI Enver Pasha Discusses the Armenians
33Chapter XXVII “I Shall Do Nothing for the Armenians,” Says the German Ambassador
34Chapter XXVIII Enver Again Moves for Peace—Farewell to the Sultan and to Turkey
35Chapter XXIX Von Jagow, Zimmerman, and German-Americans
36Analysis
37Reflection
38Memorable Quotes