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#167459 in Books Bogosian Eric 2015-04-21 2015-04-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 1.25 x 6.50l; .0 #File Name: 0316292087384 pagesOperation Nemesis The Assassination Plot That Avenged the Armenian Genocide
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A Stunning Puzzle that Creates a Horrifying Picture of an Historical AccountBy Brenda L. PizzoIt will be difficult for you to keep this book and the story of the Armenian genocide to yourself once you have read Eric Bogosian's searing account of what happened to average Armenian citizens: men; women and children living in Turkey for hundreds upon hundreds of years and without warning; in 1915 were systematically wiped out. Bogosian lays the ground work and spares no detail of the horrific killing that continued until there was no one left. The propaganda machine put into effect encouraged villagers to jump on the band wagon with their own pick axes and other farm implements to join in the carnage. The book is a stunning puzzle that creates a horrifying picture of an historical account. It is incredible that the world looked the other way; when it is clear that there were outsiders who knew exactly what was occurring. What happens next in a plan actually called; Operation Nemesis is another amazing piece of history; espionage; and local lore. Local; in that a place called Watertown; Massachusetts; where the author was born; and a place very far from 1915 Turkish Armenia there was a cartel of surviving Armenians who worked cooperatively and judiciously with other such cartels scattered around the world to systematically assassinate those men intimately responsible for the genocide. A fascinating and compelling read that will stay with you.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Read If You Like HistoryBy RAMIs a very good book. A lot of the book is about the history of that time period with accounts of different happenings. The actual writing about Operation Nemesis does not take up that much of the book. I was not aware of Operation Nemesis until I read this book. This book tied a lot of loose end up for me as I had read short accounts of different happenings during this time period. The book did not; in my opinion; spend enough time dealing with the battle of Sarikamish and Ismail Enver or Enver Pasha’s role in the battle plan or leadership he played. These factors may have been a big contributor to what happened during this period of time. Note that I am not an expert in history of this time period or region of the world; just a forever student of historical events. I found it very interesting and will read it again at some future date.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. FailBy WileyI realize that I am out of the mainstream here but it was a struggle to get thru this book. About half of the book delves into the history of Turkey;from the far ancient to modern. For someone who loves history; this was bone dry. The modern history; post World War II; is tinged with the author's bias.The one aspect of the book which I found to be well written and informative; was the section pertaining to the Armenian genocide. Unfortunately; very little of the book actually pertains to Operation Nemesis; and only one of many participants is well portrayed; the others are unidimensional at best.
