Lessons In Massacre

Lessons in Massacre: Or The Conduct of the Turkish Government in and About Bulgaria is a book written by William Ewart Gladstone in 1877. The book is a scathing critique of the Ottoman Empire's treatment of the Bulgarian people during the Bulgarian April Uprising of 1876. Gladstone, a British statesman and politician, was deeply disturbed by the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire against the Bulgarian people, and he used this book to call attention to the issue and advocate for intervention.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Bulgarian April Uprising and the Ottoman Empire's response to it. Gladstone describes the brutality of the Ottoman Empire's military campaigns, including the massacre of entire villages and the forced conversion of Bulgarians to Islam. He also highlights the complicity of the European powers in allowing these atrocities to occur.The second part of the book focuses on the political and diplomatic implications of the Bulgarian crisis. Gladstone argues that the Ottoman Empire's actions in Bulgaria are a threat to the stability of Europe and that intervention is necessary to prevent further bloodshed. He also criticizes the British government for its inaction and calls on the public to pressure their representatives to take action.The final part of the book is a collection of documents and reports that provide evidence of the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire in Bulgaria. These documents include eyewitness accounts of massacres, reports from foreign diplomats, and letters from Bulgarian leaders.Overall, Lessons in Massacre is a powerful indictment of the Ottoman Empire's treatment of the Bulgarian people and a call to action for the European powers to intervene. Gladstone's book helped to raise awareness of the issue and contributed to the eventual intervention of the European powers in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.Since May, 1876. Chiefly From The Papers Presented By Command.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.