Martyred Armenia

"Martyred Armenia" by Fa'iz Ghusayn is a stark record from the early 1900s set amid World War I, where the author provides a firsthand look at the terrible acts inflicted upon Armenians by the Ottoman government. The book sets out to capture the methodical violence and cruelty experienced by Armenians, question the common stories of the time, and give a voice to those who suffered. Ghusayn tells the tragic story of Armenians through descriptions of forced removals, mass killings, and the personal stories of people trapped in the horrific genocide. He highlights the political reasons behind the Turkish government's actions, showing the suffering of Armenian communities as they were forcibly moved and killed. The author shares strong images of violence against people of all ages, highlighting the extreme suffering and the moral failings of people in charge, seeking to uncover the truth of this tragic time in history and stress the need for justice and responsibility for the wrong doing.