Publisher's Synopsis
""The Blackest Page of Modern History: Events in Armenia in 1915, The Facts and the Responsibilities"" is a book written by Herbert Adams Gibbons in 1916. The book is a detailed account of the Armenian Genocide that took place in the Ottoman Empire in 1915. Gibbons presents a factual and unbiased analysis of the events leading up to the genocide, the atrocities committed against the Armenian people, and the international response to the genocide. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical background of the Ottoman Empire and the Armenian people. The second part details the events leading up to the genocide, including the political and social tensions between the Ottoman Empire and the Armenian population. The third and final part of the book discusses the international response to the genocide, including the role of the United States and other world powers. Gibbons uses primary sources, such as official government documents and eyewitness accounts, to support his analysis of the genocide. He also includes photographs and illustrations to provide a visual representation of the atrocities committed against the Armenian people. Overall, ""The Blackest Page of Modern History"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the Armenian Genocide. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about this tragic event in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
