Armenian Massacres
ebook ∣ Or, The Sword of Mohammed ... Including a Full Account of the Turkish People
By Frederick Davis Greene
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Frederick Davis Greene's Armenian Massacres is a harrowing and meticulously documented chronicle of the late 19th-century atrocities committed against the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire. Published in the wake of the 1894–1896 Hamidian massacres, the book compiles survivor testimonies, diplomatic reports, missionary accounts, and press coverage to build a searing indictment of state-sanctioned violence. Greene's narrative is not merely journalistic—it is an impassioned plea for humanitarian intervention and international accountability. He places the massacres within a broader historical and political context, examining the rise of Ottoman nationalism, the vulnerability of Christian minorities, and the indifference or paralysis of Western powers. Graphic and unflinching, Greene's descriptions expose the scale of brutality inflicted on Armenian men, women, and children, as well as the systematic nature of the extermination. He also honors acts of resistance and rescue, underscoring the courage of those who defied tyranny. The book served as a wake-up call to the Western world and played a significant role in shaping early humanitarian discourse. While reflecting its time in tone and terminology, the urgency of Greene's message remains tragically relevant. Armenian Massacres is a foundational text in genocide studies and human rights advocacy, preserving the voices of victims and bearing witness to a crime that foreshadowed even greater horrors in the 20th century.