Title: The Armenian genocide : a complete history /
Authors: Kévorkian, Raymond H.
Publisher: I. B. Tauris,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923; Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923 Historiography.; Genocide Turkey; Armenians Crimes against Turkey History; Armenians Turkey History; Turkey Ethnic relations.
Abstract: The Armenian Genocide was one of the greatest atrocities of the twentieth century, an episode in which up to 1.5 million Armenians lost their lives. In this major new history, the author, a historian provides an account of the origins, events and consequences of the years 1915 and 1916. He considers the role that the Armenian Genocide played in the construction of the Turkish nation state and Turkish identity, as well as exploring the ideologies of power, rule and state violence. Crucially, he examines the consequences of the violence against the Armenians, the implications of deportations and attempts to bring those who committed the atrocities to justice. He offers a detailed and meticulous record, providing an analysis of the events and their impact upon the Armenian community itself, as well as the development of the Turkish state. This book serves as a resource to historians of the period, as well as those wishing to understand the history of genocidal violence more generally.
Contents: Young Turks and Armenians intertwined in the opposition (1895-1908) -- Young Turks and Armenians facing the test of power (1908-12) -- Young Turks and Armenians face to face (December 1912-March 1915) -- In the vortex of the war: the first phase of the genocide -- The second phase of the genocide Fall 1915-December 1916 -- The last days of the Ottoman Empire: the executioners and their judges face-to-face.