Ottoman Children and Youth during World War I (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)

Synopsis

Maksudyan Approaches The Experience Of World War I In The Ottoman Lands From The Perspective Of Social History, Focusing On How Total Mobilization Altered The Lives Behind The Lines Through The Testimony Of Children. She Discusses How Issues Like Lack Of Education, Work Force Shortages, Economic Dire Straits, Ethnic Hatred, And Nationalism Affected Children's Lives, And How These Were Partially Shaped By The Children Themselves. Ultimately, Maksudyan Demonstrates That Children, Rather Than Being Passive Victims Or Casualties, Were Engaged In Every Facet Of War. Introduction : The Children's Version -- The Great War And State Orphanages (darüleytams) -- Ottoman Orphan Apprentices In Germany -- Children As Agents And Targets Of Nationalist Politics -- Survival Of Children During The Armenian Genocide -- Conclusion : Farewell To Childhood? Nazan Maksudyan. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 187-203) And Index.