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At the outbreak of World War I, many Armenians signed up to fight for the Ottoman cause - this show of loyalty led to an assumption that existing persecutions of the Armenian minority would stop, or at least decline. The author of this book was also desired by a local Turkish sultan to be his harem. Although she doesn't want this fate, Aurora realizes that in principle it would at least ensure the safety and well-being of her family. However, nothing could prepare the Armenian for the sudden and sustained horrors that soon followed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365890392287,"sku":"9780359012411","price":17.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/MSSOZ-19UM9780359012411.webp?v=1789073607"},{"product_id":"ravished-armenia-the-story-of-aurora-mardiganian-the-christian-girl-who-lived-through-the-massacres-of-the-armenian-genocide-in-the-ottoman-empire-hardcover","title":"Ravished Armenia: The Story of Aurora Mardiganian, the Christian Girl, Who Lived Through the Massacres of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eRavished Armenia tells the tragic and horrific story of Aurora Mardiganian, a young Armenian woman fleeing genocide as a refugee. This edition includes the five original illustrations. 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However, nothing could prepare the Armenian for the sudden and sustained horrors that soon followed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365890588895,"sku":"9780359012428","price":40.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/VKUG83mwLX9780359012428.webp?v=1789073608"},{"product_id":"ravished-armenia-paperback","title":"Ravished Armenia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \"Ravished Armenia,\" Aurora Mardiganian delivers a haunting and poignant memoir that chronicles her harrowing experiences during the Armenian Genocide. The work is notable for its vivid prose, combining stark realism with emotive storytelling that captures the brutality and the indomitable spirit of its survivors. Through Mardiganian's eyes, readers confront the horrors faced by her people, detailed with the kind of raw authenticity that marks a significant contribution to war literature, while also inviting deeper discourse on human rights violations and historical memory within the context of early 20th-century atrocities. Mardiganian, a survivor of the genocide, utilized her personal narrative as both a form of catharsis and a powerful testament to resilience. Born in the Ottoman Empire, her experiences were shaped by an early life disrupted by conflict, ultimately leading her to become an activist and a voice for the Armenian people. Her ability to articulate the trauma she endured speaks to her profound understanding of the socio-political dynamics of the time, making her insights highly relevant for historical discourse. Readers seeking to engage with essential narratives of survival and loss will find \"Ravished Armenia\" an indispensable read. Mardiganian's courageous account not only sheds light on a tragic chapter of history but also serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of such events on cultural identity. This crucial memoir invites reflection on the need for remembrance and justice in the face of past atrocities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51433728442591,"sku":"9788027343379","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/rrh5tECJ5D9788027343379.webp?v=1790017119"},{"product_id":"ravished-armenia-hardcover","title":"Ravished Armenia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ravished Armenia: The Story of Aurora Mardiganian\" is a harrowing and vital historical document detailing the Armenian genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire in Turkey. This powerful account, meticulously prepared for print republication by H.L. 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