The Armenian People from Ancient to Modern Times: Volume I: The Dynastic Periods: From Antiquity to the Fourteenth Century 1997th Edition by Richard G. Hovannisian (PDF)

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Edited by the leading historian of the Republic of Armenia, this is the definitive history of an extraordinary country – from its earliest foundations, through the Crusades, the resistance to Ottoman and Tsarist rule, the collapse of the independent state, its brief re-emergence after World War I, its subjugation by the Bolsheviks, and the establishment of the new Republic in 1991. Written by the foremost experts on each period in Armenia’s history, this book is a major contribution to understanding the complexities of Transcaucasia. Armenia is a cradle of civilization situated on one of the world’s most turbulent crossroads. This volume examines the question of Armenian origins and traces domestic and international relations, society and culture through the five dynastic periods, spanning nearly two thousand years. The challenge facing the Armenian people was to maintain as much freedom as possible under the shadow of powerful neighbouring empires. The adoption of Christianity had a permanent impact on the course of Armenian history and culture. These were the heroic, colourful and harsh feudal centuries of Armenia.

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author RICHARD G. HOVANNISIAN is the Holder of the Armenian Educational Foundation Chair in Modern Armenian History at the University of California, Los Angeles, USA. He is the author of Armenia on the Road to Independence (1967) and The Republic of Armenia, 4 volumes (1971-1996), and he has edited three volumes on the Armenian genocide. A Guggenheim Fellow, he was elected to the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia in 1991 and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Erevan State University, Armenia.

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⭐Each chapter has its own author, and its a collection of articles that covers different periods and eras – and by that I do not mean years. An interesting read with varied perspectives and paradigms. The history of Armenians has evolved through empires and generations unlike most, so it’s only natural that a book about our history be just as diverse. This is even more true given the political climate of many ‘political’ Armenians of the 20th and 21st centuries.

⭐Each chapter has its own author, and its a collection of articles that covers different periods and eras – and by that I do not mean years. An interesting read with varied perspectives and paradigms. The history of Armenians has evolved through empires and generations unlike most, so it’s only natural that a book about our history be just as diverse.

⭐Good bit of history on the Armenian people. I bought it for the chapter on events in the 11th century, when the Byzantines took over the Armenian kingdom, and the information was good.

⭐While it is a fairly comprehensive history of Armenia, this book is written from a narrow perspective and fails to put that history in the context of the rest of the world. I would not have bought or read this book if it weren’t for the fact that the author was a professor for one of my courses and required his students to purchase this book. If you must buy the book, buy it used at the very least.

⭐An educational Tome. Well written. Must be in the mood for historical perspective to appreciate this book. Which I did and am grateful for.

⭐Well done documentary of Armennian history. Thank God for Richard Hovannisian who has devoted his life to recording it.

⭐Richard G. Hovannisian is one of a kind and, like all of his contributions to history, this is a great book.

⭐Great read

⭐Extremely rich, with contributions from the best experts in the field. If you are interested in the history of Armenian, Asia Minor, and want to understand the Middle East, this is an eye-opener.

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