and complicity in these atrocities. The opening of the text sets the stage for a historical exploration of the events surrounding the Armenian genocide. In his preface, Lepsius outlines his motivations for compiling and publishing this collection of documents, emphasizing the importance of revealing the truth about the Armenian tragedy as it unfolded during the war years. He recounts his efforts to gain access to foreign office files in order to provide a comprehensive representation of the official stance of Germany toward the Armenian population during this critical period. This introduction establishes the book's purpose as not merely a recounting of events, but as a clarion call for accountability and remembrance of the suffering endured by the Armenians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)