| The treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Arnold Joseph Toynbee |
| Original title | The treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire: Documents presented to Viscount Grey of Fallodon |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Subject(s) | History |
| Publisher | Hodder and Stoughton |
| Publication date | 1916 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 684. |
The treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire is a book by Viscount Bryce and Arnold J. Toynbee which was the compiled statements from eyewitnesses from other countries including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland, who similarly attested to Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915-1916.[1]
The publication presents Arnold J. Toynbee's analysis on Armenian population in the Ottoman Empire. As explained in the footprint at page 199 Arnold J. Toynbee's analysis excluded certain portions of a province where "Armenians were a minor". In the "vilayet of Van", there were two portions (portions in modern use corresponds to county). Arnold Toynbee in finding the ratio of Armenians in vilayet of Van," removed the values originating from portions of Van (listed in the foot print) where Armenians were in minority in this province. The presented table shows the re-calculated values of the stated provinces using values where Armenians are not in minority. The presented map shows the re-calculated values of the stated provinces using values where Armenians are not in minority.
The book has since been criticized as British wartime propaganda to build up sentiment against the Central Powers.
Bryce had submitted the work to scholars for verification before its publication. University of Oxford Regius Professor Gilbert Murray stated of the tome, "...the evidence of these letters and reports will bear any scrutiny and overpower any skepticism. Their genuineness is established beyond question."[2] Other professors, including Herbert Fisher of Sheffield University and former American Bar Association president Moorfield Storey, affirmed the same conclusion.[3]