They Can Live in the Desert but Nowhere Else

Starting in 1915, the Ottoman Turks carried out a devastating genocide against the Armenian population, leading to the loss of over a million lives and shaping a tragic chapter of history. Ronald Suny provides a comprehensive and balanced account, examining the political, psychological, and social factors behind the atrocities, and debunking myths and denial surrounding the events. Drawing on archival records and eyewitness testimonies, this narrative explores the complex circumstances that contributed to the first major genocide of the 20th century.