Deutschland und Armenien, 1914-1918: Sammlung diplomatischer Aktenstücke

This volume brings together a curated selection of diplomatic papers from the German Foreign Office, covering the tumultuous years of the First World War and the unfolding Armenian crisis. The editor has reproduced the original texts as faithfully as possible, retaining period spelling, foreign‑language quotations and even the occasional typographic quirk, while smoothing out inconsistencies for a smoother listening experience.

The collection stems from a post‑war inquiry by a scholar who, after a censored 1916 report on the plight of Armenians, was granted unprecedented access to the ministry’s archives. His goal was to let the documents speak for themselves, revealing how German officials perceived and debated the events unfolding in the Ottoman Empire. The material includes memoranda, telegrams and reports that chart the evolving diplomatic stance of Germany during the conflict.

Presented with concise editorial notes, the recordings let listeners follow the raw voices of history, offering a rare window into the bureaucratic calculations behind a humanitarian catastrophe. It’s an essential listen for anyone interested in World War I diplomacy, archival research, or the complex interplay of politics and human tragedy.