Bleeding Armenia: Its history and horrors under the curse of Islam
by OpenStories
Original author: Augustus Warner Williams
"Bleeding Armenia: Its History and Horrors Under the Curse of Islam" by Rev. A. W. Williams and Dr. M. S. Gabriel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the extensive suffering and persecution experienced by the Armenian people under Islamic rule, detailing both their ancient history and the horrors they faced during various invasions and conflicts. It highlights Armenia's plight as a martyr nation, focusing on the brutal realities faced by Armenians and the broader implications of their struggle for survival amidst overwhelming oppression. The opening of the work sets a grim tone, emphasizing the relentless suffering of Armenians throughout history due to invasions by various powers, notably the Muslims. The authors aim to evoke emotional responses from readers by recounting heart-wrenching stories of martyrdom, emphasizing that the Armenians have been subject to atrocities and persecution for centuries as they sought to maintain their Christian faith. The narrators underscore the need for action against these cruel oppressions and call attention to the moral responsibility of the Christian world to advocate for and assist the suffering Armenian population in their time of need.
Bleeding Armenia: Its history and horrors under the curse of Islam, by Augustus Warner Williams. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #49569.
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22 Chapters
- 1.Preface1,366 words
- 2.Appendix: Description of Illustrations 495199 words
- 3.Introduction1,145 words
- 4.Chapter I: Early History of Armenia5,486 words
- 5.Chapter II: The Rise of Islam7,330 words
- 6.Chapter III: The Story of the First Crusade7,690 words
- 7.Chapter IV: The Great Tartar Invasions7,497 words
- 8.Chapter V: The Fall of Constantinople6,039 words
- 9.Chapter VI: The Bulgarian Massacre5,902 words
- 10.Chapter VII: The Russo-Turkish War7,115 words
- 11.Chapter VIII: The Sultan Abdul Hamid9,059 words
- 12.Chapter IX6,116 words
- 13.Chapter X: The Kurds and Armenians6,282 words
- 14.Chapter XI: The Reign of Terror9,131 words
- 15.Chapter XII4,498 words
- 16.Chapter XIII: The Reign of Terror--Van and Moush5,231 words
- 17.Chapter XIV4,013 words
- 18.Chapter XV: Relief Work in Armenia4,961 words
- 19.Chapter XVI: The Curse of Islam2,171 words
- 20.Chapter XVII: The Greatest Crime of the Century7,370 words
- 21.Chapter XVIII: America's Duty and Privilege6,188 words
- 22.Appendix: Description of the Illustrations2,738 words