02676cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000490011524500280016426400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850502220040950800740063152013730070553400450207865300350212365300220215865300430218065300430222385600430226699900170230910881UtSlPG20260610133248.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aBenson, E. F.q(Edward Frederic),d1867-194010aCrescent and Iron Cross 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-010 aThe theory of the old Turks -- The theory of the new Turks -- The end of the Armenian question -- The question of Syria and Palestine -- Deutschland über Allah -- "Thy kingdom is divided" -- The grip of the octopus.  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, L Barber and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Crescent and Iron Cross" by E. F. Benson is a political and historical analysis written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex and tumultuous relationship between Turkey and its subject peoples, particularly focusing on the atrocities committed against Armenians during the late Ottoman Empire. It draws upon various historical sources and contemporary accounts to illuminate the events and ideologies that shaped this dark period.  At the start of "Crescent and Iron Cross," the author outlines his examination of the Ottoman Empire's historical context, establishing a framework for understanding the systematic oppression that took place against non-Turkish populations. In the opening chapter, Benson critiques the notion of Turkey as a "sick man" and instead asserts that it embodies a "sickness" that preys upon the vitality of its subject races. He examines the historical lineage of Turkish domination and emphasizes the Ottoman policy shift under leaders like Abdul Hamid and the Young Turks, highlighting the devastating Armenian massacres as a tragic consequence of their rule. Benson’s compelling narrative sets the stage for a thorough exploration of how these events unfurled during the early 20th century, underscoring the urgent need for historical reckoning and accountability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Turkey  aArmenian question  aTurkey -- Foreign relations -- Germany  aGermany -- Foreign relations -- Turkey40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10881  c52330d52330