A powerful story of compassion amid calamity: Australia's response to the Armenian Genocide during World War I.
April 24, 1915, marks the beginning of two great epics of the First World War: the Allied invasion of Gallipoli and the start of the Armenian Genocide. This book tells the neglected story of how Australian humanitarians aided people they barely knew amid one of the 20th centurys worst calamities.
Armenia, Australia & the Great Warreveals the profound impact of the Armenian Genocide on Australian society, inspiring a sustained humanitarian effort and shaping the nation's understanding of international responsibility. It is for readers interested in:
- The Armenian Genocide and its global impact
- Australia's role in international humanitarian efforts
- The intersection of war, politics, and human rights
Vicken Babkenianis an independent researcher for the Australian Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Sydney, and a committee member of Manning Clark House, Canberra. He has written several articles on Australian international humanitarianism for newspapers and history journals. Peter Stanleyis one of Australia’s most distinguished and active historians – he was formerly the Principal Historian at the Australian War Memorial. He is the author of 30 books.
Armenia, Australia and the Great War is the first book to tell the story of Australia’s relationship with the people of Armenia. The Armenian Genocide is a well-known historical event, but no one has described it from an Australian perspective – Australian prisoners of the Ottomans witnessed the deportation of the Armenians and Light Horsemen encountered its effects in the campaign in Sinai. Vicken Babkenian and Peter Stanley show how Australian civilians responded to reports of the massacres, by subscribing thousands of pounds, a relief effort that continued for twenty years and more. ThlSæ
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