The treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

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The treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

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The Treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire is a profound anthology that compiles a series of testimonies, documents, and analyses regarding the plight of Armenians during the tumultuous era of the Ottoman Empire. Written in a candid and often harrowing style, the book adopts a historical lens that is critical for understanding the societal and political climate of the time. It illuminates the cultural and socio-economic dynamics that led to widespread persecution, bridging the gap between personal narratives and broader geopolitical context, making it a pivotal text for those interested in genocide studies and Ottoman history. The authors, a diverse group of historians, journalists, and eyewitnesses, collectively convey the urgency and gravity of the Armenian plight. Their backgrounds reflect a spectrum of experiences, with many having faced persecution themselves or being descended from survivors. Their commitment to unearthing historical truths is evident through meticulous research and sourcing, revealing the complexities of identity and survival in the face of adversity. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp the historical roots of contemporary ethnic tensions and humanitarian issues. It stands as a crucial educational resource, fostering awareness, empathy, and understanding that transcends time, making it an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in human rights and historical justice. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection. - Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer. - A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists. - A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds. - Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

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1Introduction

31X. SANDJAK OF KAISARIA.

2Introduction

32XI. THE TOWN OF X.

3Historical Context

3388. X.: STATEMENT BY MISS AA., A FOREIGN TRAVELLER IN TURKEY; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

4Synopsis (Selection)

3490. X.: REPORT FROM MR. AL., A FOREIGN RESIDENT AT L., IN ASIATIC TURKEY, DATED 26th AUGUST, 1915; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

5Author Biography

35XII. THE CITY OF ANGORA.

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6The treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

36XIII. THRACE, CONSTANTINOPLE, BROUSSA, AND ISMID.

7CORRESPONDENCE

37XIV. THE ANATOLIAN RAILWAY.

8PREFACE BY VISCOUNT BRYCE.

38110. Q.: REPORT FROM DR. E., DATED Q., 3rd SEPTEMBER, 1915; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

9MEMORANDUM BY THE EDITOR.

39115. AE., A TOWN ON THE RAILWAY: SERIES OF REPORTS FROM A FOREIGN RESIDENT AT AE., COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

10I. GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS.

40XV. CILICIA (VILAYET OF ADANA AND SANDJAK OF MARASH) .

118. EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER, DATED ATHENS, 8th/ 21st JULY, 1915, FROM AN ARMENIAN FORMERLY RESIDENT IN TURKEY TO A PROMINENT ARMENIAN IN WESTERN EUROPE.

41124. EXILES FROM ZEITOUN: FURTHER STATEMENT BY THE AUTHOR OF THE PRECEDING DOCUMENT; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

12II. VILAYET OF VAN.

42129. ADANA: STATEMENT, DATED 9th MAY, 1916, BY MISS Y., A FOREIGN RESIDENT AT ADANA, RECORDING HER EXPERIENCES THERE FROM SEPTEMBER, 1914, TO SEPTEMBER, 1915.

1316. VAN: LETTER DATED VAN, 7th JUNE, 1915, FROM MR. Y.K. RUSHDOUNI; PUBLISHED IN THE “MANCHESTER GUARDIAN,” 2nd AUGUST, 1915.

43XVI. JIBAL MOUSA.

1418. VAN AFTER THE TURKISH RETREAT: LETTER FROM HERR SPÖRRI, OF THE GERMAN MISSION AT VAN, PUBLISHED IN THE GERMAN JOURNAL “SONNENAUFGANG,” OCTOBER, 1915.

44XVII. THE TOWNS OF OURFA AND AC.

15III. VILAYET OF BITLIS.

45138. AC.: LETTERS FROM AN ARMENIAN INHABITANT , DESCRIBING THE DEPORTATION OF ARMENIANS FROM CILICIA; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

1626. BITLIS: LETTER DATED 14th OCTOBER, 1915, FROM A FOREIGN RESIDENT AT BITLIS TO A GERMAN OFFICIAL; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

46XVIII. VILAYET OF ALEPPO.

17IV. AZERBAIJAN AND HAKKIARI.

47XIX. VILAYET OF DAMASCUS AND SANDJAK OF DER-EL-ZOR.

1831. URMIA DURING THE TURCO-KURDISH OCCUPATION: DIARY OF A MISSIONARY, EDITED BY MISS MARY SCHAUFFLER PLATT, AND PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U.S.A.

48XX. DOCUMENTS RECEIVED WHILE GOING TO PRESS.

1932. URMIA AFTER ITS EVACUATION BY THE TURKS AND KURDS: LETTER DATED URMIA, 20th MAY, 1915, FROM MRS. J.P. COCHRAN TO FRIENDS IN THE UNITED STATES; COMMUNICATED BY THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U.S.A.

49148. FIRST EXODUS FROM URMIA: NARRATIVE OF MR. J.D. BARNARD, OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY’S ASSYRIAN MISSION; PUBLISHED IN THE “ASSYRIAN MISSION QUARTERLY PAPER,” APRIL, 1915.

2035. URMIA: EXTRACTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT (FOR THE YEAR 1915) PRESENTED BY THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT AT URMIA TO THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U.S.A.

50A SUMMARY OF ARMENIAN HISTORY UP TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 1915.

2141. THE NESTORIANS OF THE BOHTAN DISTRICT : LETTER, DATED SALMAS, 6th MARCH, 1916, FROM THE REV. E.W. McDOWELL, OF THE URMIA MISSION STATION, REPORTING INFORMATION BROUGHT BY A YOUNG MAN (WITH WHOM MR. McDOWELL WAS PREVIOUSLY ACQUAINTED) WHO HAD ESCAPED THE MASSACRE; COMMUNICATED BY THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE U.S.A.

51IV. THE ARMENIAN PEOPLE AND THE OTTOMAN GOVERNMENT.

22V. THE REFUGEES IN THE CAUCASUS.

52VI. THE DEPORTATIONS OF 1915: PROCEDURE.

2351. REFUGEES IN THE CAUCASUS: LETTER DATED ERIVAN, 29th DECEMBER, 1915, FROM REV. S.G. WILSON TO DR. SAMUEL T. DUTTON, SECRETARY OF THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

53ANNEXE A: “YESTERDAY A FIEF, TO-DAY OUR COUNTRY”; TRANSLATION OF AN EDITORIAL ARTICLE IN THE TURKISH JOURNAL “HILAL,” 4th APRIL, 1916, COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

24VI. VILAYET OF ERZEROUM.

54INDEX OF PLACES REFERRED TO IN THE DOCUMENTS IN THIS VOLUME.

2558. ERZEROUM: STATEMENT BY THE KURD ALI-AGHAZADÉ FARO, PUBLISHED IN THE ARMENIAN JOURNAL “MSCHAK,” 19th DECEMBER, 1915.

55150. MESSAGE, DATED 22nd JULY, 1916, FROM MR. N., OF CONSTANTINOPLE; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

26VII. VILAYET OF MAMOURET-UL-AZIZ.

56GUIDE TO THE READER.

2769. H.: STATEMENT BY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE COLLEGE, DATED 19th JULY, 1915; COMMUNICATED BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR ARMENIAN AND SYRIAN RELIEF.

57Memorable Quotes

28VIII. VILAYET OF TREBIZOND, AND SANDJAK OF SHABIN KARA-HISSAR.

58Analysis

29IX. SIVAS: THE CITY AND PARTS OF THE VILAYET.

59Reflection