Armenia and Her People; or, The Story of Armenia by an Armenian

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Filian, George H., 1853-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Armenia and Her People; or, The Story of Armenia" by George H. Filian is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text provides a comprehensive description of Armenia's geography, ancient and modern history, cultural practices, and the harrowing events surrounding the recent atrocities against the Armenian people. As the author himself is an Armenian pastor who was banished from his homeland, his personal connection lends a poignant perspective to the narrative. The opening of "Armenia and Her People" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Armenia's rich history and the tragic circumstances faced by its people. It begins with an outline of Armenia's geographical significance and cultural heritage, emphasizing its ancient roots and the richness of its landscapes and resources. Filian highlights the plight of the Armenian Christians under Turkish oppression, detailing the recent mass atrocities that have caused immense suffering and loss, thereby framing the narrative within the broader context of injustice and resilience among the Armenian people. The author's dedication to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives stands as a poignant theme throughout the work, establishing the urgency of raising awareness about Armenia's struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The land of Armenia

The people of Armenia

The Armenian dynasties

Rulers of the Ottoman Empire

The great powers and the Armenian question

The causes of the atrocities

The Turkish atrocities in Armenia

The Armenians of to-day

The future of Armenia and the battle of Armageddon

Poems on the Armenian question.

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-04-13