Description: BOOK is good to good minus CONDITION. IT HAS some UNDERLINING, SOME WRITING AND a FEW PAGES ARE TORN ON THE EDGES SEE PICTURES. Else a very solid copy overall. 4 YEARS BENEATH CRESCENT Russia Turkey Armenian Genocide Siege Of Van, Armenians. FOURS YEARS BENEATH THE CRESCENT. This is a 1926 1st Edition. This work is one of the most incredible accounts of WWI by a former officer of the Ottoman Army. Rafael de Nogales was a Venezuelian mercenary who fought against Russians on the Caucasian and Persian fronts, as well as British armies in Iraq and Palestine. He gives insights into the general Ottoman war effort, relations between Turkish and German allies, and much more. General Rafael De Nogales was born in Venezuela. He was a true Soldier Of Fortune, his exploits were in South America, Cuba, Mexico, Turkey, Palestine, Egypt, Jerusalem. He also got involved in gun running in the Caribbean, cattle rustling along the Rio Grande, gold hunting in Alaska and Nevada, big game hunting in West Africa, and other adventures in Turkey, Africa, and China. A fascinating adventurous life! General De Nogales served as a 'soldier of fortune' (mercenary) in several theaters of war, fighting for the Turkish Army during WWI. About 1/3 of the book cover Turkey during World War I and the Armenian defense of Van. Born in Venezuela, De Nogales served as a mercenary in several theaters of war. During WWI Rafael De Nogales was hired to command Turkish forces in the siege of Armenian Van and was a witness to the Armenian massacres during most of his service for Turkey. General De Nogales writes about being the only Christian in 60,000 strong Turkish Army. He wrote about seeing thousand of Armenian corpses bleeding to death. Later he became the last military governor of Turkish-occupied Egyptian Sinai. He also wrote about the death of Enver Pasha. For any serious book collector on Armenia, this book is a very important item! This is a remarkably informative book filled with author's first-hand observations. This captivating hardcover book titled "Four Years Beneath the Crescent" sheds light on the events surrounding the Armenian Genocide that took place in Turkey. Published in 1926 by Charles Scribner's Sons, this 1st edition book is a treasure for any book collector or history enthusiast. It is written in English by Rafael De Nogales and is illustrated with special attributes. The book takes readers on a journey through the military and war aspects of the genocide and provides an original/facsimile account of the events. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject. The book is not personalized and is not signed. It is a rare gem that was published in the United States and is perfect for collectors of antiquarian and collectible books. BOOK IS fair CONDITION IT HAS some UNDERLINING, SOME WRITING AND a FEW PAGES ARE TORN ON THE EDGES SEE PICTURES.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
End Time: 2024-05-05T17:15:19.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Armenia
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Rafael De Nogales
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Topic: Action, Adventure
Subject: Military & War
Year Printed: 1926
Original/Facsimile: Original
