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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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing woman way before her timeBy Lydia RisingI read this book after my interest was piqued in the subject by seeing "Letters from Baghdad". I really enjoyed the story of this amazing; brilliant woman who was way before her time. It was also very interesting to learn about the origin of Iraq and how closely this was tied to Britain's need for oil especially for its navy. Now I want to see "Letters from Baghdad" again.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A most interesting and informative history book on an amazing woman I knew little aboutBy Brian GueckA most interesting and informative history book on an amazing woman I knew little about. The life and times she lived were extraordinary and she was of great influence on the century old course of events in the Middle East. We could certainly use some of her valuable insight in the complicated region today. I heartily give 5 stars to this book on Gertrude Bell which also contains a lot of data and information on many other of the other famous/infamous persons of the late 19th and early 20th century Middle East politics and WW1 events. A fascinating study of one heck of an interesting woman of her times. I as a man endorse reading this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Queen Lost to HistoryBy MimiThis is a fascinating bio of a truly intrepid woman of the end or the 1800s and beginnings of the 1900s. She should be known as one of the first feminists. A woman who allowed herself to make use of all her resources: an incredible mind; a love of people and cultures; an almost unlimited fortune; and excellent contacts with the most important people in England Europe. Oh yes; it's about Gertrude Bell's helping to bring peace to the Arab countries AND helping to create the various domains of that region AND place the proper people in control of those countries. And why do we not know about her; who was so much more instrumental in bringing this about than Lawrence of Arabia???
