Ambassador Morgenthau's Story - Henry Morgenthau - Bog

Ambassador Morgenthau's Story is a memoir written by Henry Morgenthau, the United States ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The book provides a detailed account of Morgenthau's experiences and observations during his time in Turkey, including his efforts to aid Armenian refugees and his interactions with Ottoman officials, including the infamous Talaat Pasha. Morgenthau's memoir is considered an important historical document, shedding light on the atrocities committed against the Armenian people during the war and the role of the United States in attempting to intervene. The book also offers insight into Morgenthau's own views on diplomacy and foreign policy, as well as his personal experiences navigating the complex political landscape of the Ottoman Empire during a time of war. Overall, Ambassador Morgenthau's Story is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of World War I, the Armenian genocide, or the role of diplomacy in times of conflict.It was some time before the story of the Armenian atrocities reached the American Embassy in all its horrible details. In January and February fragmentary reports began to filter in, but the tendency was at first to regard them as mere manifestations of the disorders that had prevailed in the Armenian provinces for many years. When the reports came from Urumia, both Enver and Talaat dismissed them as wild exaggerations.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.