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A SHAMEFUL ACT THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND THE QUESTION OF TURKISH RESPONSIBILITY 1ST EDITION DOWNLOAD FREE Taner Akcam | 9780805086652 | | | | | Turkey’s Killing Fields Show other formats. I did not know that a book like this on the Armenian Genocide written by a Turk existed so when I found it I knew I had to read it. I am deeply indebted to the author' I did not know that a book like this on the Armenian Genocide written by a Turk existed so when I found it I knew I had to read it. Oct 05, Kelly rated it liked it Shelves: library. Akcam closely links the genocide with World War I. Average rating 3. This 'act' has almost been consigned to a footnote in WW1 history but many significant things are discussed in this book that remain relevant today. Jan 20, Andrea rated it it was amazing. This book is not about describing the Armenian genocide in detail. This article related to the Armenian Genocide is a stub. Works about the Armenian Genocide. I appreciate the amount of research conducted by the author. For me A Shameful Act The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility 1st edition a Master's in History student with a thesis topic of the Genocide this book proved immensely valuable. This book is indeed a challenging book to read, especially in the occupation years when there are two competing governments and parliaments are constantly re-forming. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Paul Bessemer translated content from the original Turkish for the English translation, and Zoryan Institute members Julie Gilmour and George Shirinian revised the raw translation. No trivia or quizzes yet. I found the book to be very informative and leaving me wanting to know more about this period of history. Shelves: historynonfictionholocaust-genocidetranslationtbr-bustingdip-in-now-and-againpublishedone-penny-wonderspringskim- through. More Details To ask other readers questions about A Shameful Actplease sign up. Friend Reviews. This A Shameful Act The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility 1st edition, measured and footnote-heavy book poses a stern challenge to modern Turkish polemicists, and if there is any response to be made, it can be done only with additional primary research in the archival records. Jul 20, Megan Blood rated it liked it. Mar 01, Peter Thorn rated it liked it. Minnesota Book Award for General Nonfiction Feb 22, Benjamin rated it did not like it Recommends it for: those looking for a good sleep aid. A painful book to read. Life is too short to waster on boring history. A 'must read' for history buffs. Anniversary comes one day after prime minister resigns following nearly two weeks of protests A very important book - Akcam shows his bravey by going against the grain to report a controversial subject. This book is an extensive and thorough study of the Armenian Genocide. A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility Community Reviews. With that said, these holes in the historical record create a weaker accounting of events. Want to Read Currently A Shameful Act The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility 1st edition Read. Children's Announcements. This book is from the Turkish perspective in that much of the source documentation is from what has survived of Turkish records much was destroyedand from various liaisons from Germany and Britain and France. But Akcam argues that there was little real danger from the Armenian uprisings, which were limited and directed mostly against the deportations. Home Page World U. Sep 16, Sern rated it really liked it. It is a good read though. Rating details. As Turkey now petitions to join the European Union, and ethnic cleansing and collective punishment continues to threaten entire populations around the globe, this groundbreaking and lucid account by a prominent Turkish scholar speaks forcefully to all. Yet to this day no one will apologize nor take responsibility. Paul Bessemer translated content from the original Turkish for the English translation, and Zoryan Institute members Julie Gilmour and George Shirinian revised the raw translation. With novel use of key Ottoman, European and American sources, he reveals that the A Shameful Act The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility 1st edition killing of Armenians was no byproduct of WWI, as long claimed in Turkey, but a deliberate, centralized program of state-sponsored extermination. I use it as a reference. I will have to admit that I knew nothing about the genocide on the Armenian people. This was a brave book to write. The Ottoman Lieutenant I've found myself out of focus a lot in this book. But decades of government-backed denial have created what amounts to a taboo in Turkey today. I'll be honest--I skimmed this one. Shelves: historynonfictionholocaust-genocidetranslationtbr-bustingdip-in-now-and-againpublishedone-penny-wonderspringskim-through. Clearly the Ottoman government ordered the mass deportation and execution of close to 1 million Armenian men, women and children in The highly-esteemed author is a hero to descendants of the Armenian genocide survivors. Understandably, this book is quite challenging for those of you who are not familiar with Turkish history -not surprising that some of the members' reviews mentioned the difficulty in reading the book. A Shameful Act. Redirected from A shameful act: the Armenian genocide and the question of Turkish responsibility. Ilber Ortayli had told "can a historian be a surgeon? He's shouting too much, that you can undestand he's not just. Akcam shows his dedication to truth. After the war, Britain pressured the defeated Ottoman government into setting up its own war crimes tribunals. This is not a book explaining the events and scenarios in the classic meaning of it, but a book th San important work, especially in the case of the Armenian genocide, which lacks a lot of documents and information. First of all, I would like to whisper this to those potential members who are Armenian or come from Armenian background: I am a Turk and I can tell you safely that the number of us who know about this barbaric act in our national history and feel utterly ashamed about it is increasing. Namespaces Article Talk. Akcam closely links the genocide with World War I. Quotes from A Shameful Act: T Jan 02, Ahmet rated it liked it. With that said, these holes in the historical record create a weaker accounting of events. He's shouting too much, that you can undestand he's not just. Yes, he occasionally bogs down the discussion with the deep details This was a brave book to write. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Thanks for telling us about the problem. This book is indeed a challenging book to read, especially in the occupation years when there are two competing governments and parliaments are constantly re-forming. Refresh and try again. Yes, I am suggesting another appendix in addition to the index and the punctilious citation of sources which runs for 88 pages. Read more It would have been more informative if information is provided on Armenians' strengths, their culture, art etc. I'm marking this as read but only in the sense that I've read as much as I'm willing to. I will have to admit that I knew nothing about the genocide on the Armenian people. Discover what to read next. Dec 05, Peter Gardner rated it liked it. Mar 08, Mel Foster rated it it was amazing Shelves: historyplan-to-buyarmenianpolitics. Children's Announcements. This 'act' has almost been consigned to a footnote in WW1 history but many significant things are discussed in this book that remain relevant today. Call it a mixed bag. Akcam is very thorough in his research and presents readers with a clear understanding of the social and political climate leading up toas well as the years following and why nothing ever came of efforts to prosecute those responsible. Jun 17, Chad Montabon rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction-ranking. Anniversary comes one day after prime minister resigns following nearly two weeks of protests Many books and much of the writing concerning the Armenian question claim that the Armenians under Ottoman rule lived in a state of peace and tranquility until the nineteenth century. It was obviously very well researched, and while it A Shameful Act The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility 1st edition not a 'fun' read, it was very clear and understandable. 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