Exploring the historical context of American attitudes, this book delves into the prejudice directed at Turks during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines the socio-political factors that fueled negative perceptions and stereotypes, highlighting how these biases influenced public opinion and policy. Through detailed analysis, the author sheds light on the broader implications of such prejudice in shaping cultural narratives and interethnic relations in America during this period.
For six centuries the Ottoman Empire united a diverse array of religious and
ethnic groups, but its dissolution into distinct states left a tradition of
nationalism and ethnic enmity in much of the Balkans and Middle East. Justin
McCarthy tells the story of the collapse of the Ottoman Empire... číst celé
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Ottoman Turks, detailing their origins in central Asia, the establishment and expansion of the Ottoman Empire, and its eventual decline post-World War One due to nationalism. Richly illustrated with maps, it serves as an accessible yet authoritative resource for non-specialists, drawing on original sources to fill a significant gap in the literature regarding this influential civilization's history.
"Sasun, a region of Anatolia formerly under Ottoman rule and today part of eastern Turkey, is frequently recounted in history books as the site where, in 1894, the Turks murdered anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 Armenian Christians. News reports at the time detailed that gruesome acts, including torture, had occurred at Sasun at the hands of the Ottoman army. The Ottoman Empire denied these allegations. A commission of European delegates sent to investigate the matter concluded that the news reports were highly exaggerated, yet the original stories of atrocities have persisted. This volume provides a close examination of the historical evidence to shed light on what really happened at Sasun. The authors' research indicates that the stories circulated by the media of torture and murder in Sasun don't hold up against the findings of the European investigators though they were motivated by sympathy with Armenian Christians. Evidence instead showed that an Armenian revolt had led to fights with local Kurds and much smaller numbers of deaths, on both sides. The conflict had largely subsided before the arrival of the Ottoman army on the scene."--Publisher's website
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This insightful history of Ireland offers a thoughtful and balanced account of the country's turbulent past. Justin McCarthy's lucid prose and expert analysis shed light on the complex social, economic, and political forces that have shaped Ireland's destiny. An essential read for anyone seeking to understand the Emerald Isle.
