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The Burning Tigris

The Armenian Genocide and America's Response

Peter Balakian

Explore the forgotten chapter of history that changed the world forever. Delve into the heartbreaking story of the Armenian Genocide and the international human rights movement that followed. Peter Balakian's bestselling book, The Burning Tigris, takes readers on a gripping journey through the massacres of the Armenians and the shocking truth behind the genocide implemented by the Ottoman Turks. Drawing from rarely seen archival documents and captivating first-person accounts, Balakian sheds light on this dark period overshadowed by World War I. This compelling narrative has earned Balakian the prestigious Raphael Lemkin Prize and is a must-read for anyone interested in the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of justice.
Publish Date
2004-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
2004-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
4.22
ISBN
0060558709
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