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Ambassador Morgenthau's Story

By Henry Morgenthau
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An American ambassador in Constantinople from 1913 to 1916 offers a first‑hand diplomatic memoir describing how German agents and advisers shaped Ottoman policy and helped draw the empire into the war. He recounts political maneuvering by the Committee of Union and Progress, episodes involving German envoys and warships, the closing of the Dardanelles, army mobilization, and measures that enabled large‑scale deportations and massacres. Combining eyewitness reporting, diplomatic correspondence, and analysis of internal power networks, the narrative documents wartime decisions, foreign influence, and the humanitarian consequences for civilian populations.

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Henry Morgenthau

Henry Morgenthau was an American diplomat and author, best known for his role as the U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. His experiences in this tumultuous period are vividly recounted in his memoir, "Ambassador Morgenthau's Story," which provides a firsthand account of the events leading up to the Armenian Genocide. Morgenthau's writings reflect his deep concern for human rights and his advocacy for the Armenian people. In addition to his diplomatic work, he authored several other notable works, including "All in a Life-time" and "Secrets of the Bosphorus," which further explore his insights into international relations and the complexities of the era.

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