"The Murderous Tyranny of the Turks" by Arnold Toynbee
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"The Murderous Tyranny of the Turks" by Arnold Toynbee is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This book addresses the oppressive regime of the Ottoman Empire, shedding light on the suffering of the various subjugated peoples, particularly Christians, under Turkish rule. It critiques the barbarity and failures of the Ottoman administration and advocates for the liberation of these oppressed populations. In this work, Toynbee outlines the historical context and
consequences of Turkish domination, detailing atrocities committed against Armenians, Greeks, and other ethnic groups. He emphasizes the systematic persecution and genocidal actions carried out by the Young Turks, especially during World War I, as a part of their nationalist agenda to homogenize the empire. The author argues for the necessity of ending the Turkish rule in Europe, as it has led to centuries of destruction and suffering, advocating for the reorganization of the region based on principles of nationality and justice for the oppressed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Toynbee, Arnold, 1889-1975 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922 |
| LoC No. | 17021749 |
| Title | "The Murderous Tyranny of the Turks" |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Eastern question |
| Subject | Turkey -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65248 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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