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Can I read The blight of Asia on EtoBox?
The blight of Asia by George Horton is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The blight of Asia about?
George Horton was the US consul-general in Smyrna during WWI and its immediate aftermath. His account of the burning of Smyrna (Izmir) and the forced exodus of its Greek and Armenian inhabitants chronicles the last stages in the ethnic cleansing of Asia Minor of its native Christian population. According to Horton, the sacking of Smyrna was due to the military prowess of Turkish nationalists, imperial rivalries amongst western powers, and commercial interest groups seeking advantages in the emerging Turkish republic.
Who reads The blight of Asia?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- George Horton
- Published
- 1926
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, World History, Humanities