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100 1 _aBenson, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederic),
_d1867-1940
245 1 0 _aCrescent and Iron Cross
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, L Barber and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Turkey
653 _aArmenian question
653 _aTurkey -- Foreign relations -- Germany
653 _aGermany -- Foreign relations -- Turkey
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10881
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