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The prosecution of Hellenism in Turkey
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 15 2025
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Uncover a Suppressed History: Àngela Graupera's Gripping Account of the Hellenic Extermination
Prepare to be deeply moved by Àngela Graupera's powerful historical essay, a meticulously documented expose of the systematic extermination of a thriving Greek community in Thrace and Asia Minor at the hands of the Turks. This chilling account reveals how one million Hellenes were annihilated over a mere four-year period, a tragedy often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives.
Graupera's research is exhaustive, drawing from a wealth of sources to paint a vivid and harrowing picture of these events. Among the most disturbing revelations is a communiqué from the Greek Consul in Cydonies (Ayvalık) from March 15, 1916. It details a horrifying confession by Hakki Bey, the mayor of Edremit, who, in a speech to German Generalissimo Liman von Sanders, declared: We have applied the German plan for the extermination of the Greek element to the letter. Today we reap its multiple benefits. The German general's chilling response upon seeing the enduring Greek character of Ayvalık - Are these the Ghiaours whom you have not managed to throw into the sea? - underscores the brutal intent behind these actions.
More than just a historian, Àngela Graupera i Gil (1876-1940) was a formidable Spanish writer and a passionate advocate for women's rights and social change. While known for her forty-four romantic novels that challenged traditional gender roles, her commitment extended to groundbreaking investigative journalism. Graupera is recognized as Spain's first female war reporter, and her extensively documented works on armed conflicts, like this one, stand as powerful testaments to her dedication to truth.
A century after its initial publication, this new edition of Graupera's work couldn't be more vital. As Napoleon Bonaparte wisely stated, Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. This book serves as an urgent reminder of that timeless warning. In an era where policies of racial discrimination are alarmingly resurfacing in nations once considered robust democracies, Graupera's unflinching narrative illuminates the devastating consequences of such a path.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this essential historical document. It's a testament to human resilience, a stark warning against unchecked power, and a crucial read for anyone seeking to understand the ongoing relevance of history's darkest chapters.
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