"Crescent and Iron Cross" by E. F. Benson is a historical examination of the strained relationship between Turkey and the people it controlled, especially the horrific actions taken against Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. Using historical records and stories from that time, the book paints a picture of the ideas and events that led to this tragic time. The author starts by setting the scene, explaining the Ottoman Empire's past and how it led to the oppression of non-Turkish people. Benson challenges the idea of Turkey being weak, instead, he argues its a damaging force that harms those under its control. By looking at how Turkish rule evolved under leaders like Abdul Hamid and the Young Turks, Benson highlights the massacres of Armenians as a clear result of their policies. The book sets the stage for a detailed look at these events in the early 1900s, stressing the importance of remembering and taking responsibility for what happened.

Crescent and Iron Cross
By E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
Witness the harrowing tale of a nation's descent into darkness as it inflicts unimaginable suffering upon its own people.
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About the AuthorEdward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, historian and short story writer.
Edward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, historian and short story writer.
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