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From its conversion to Christianity to the Genocide during World War I, from the Soviet occupation to its recent independence, Armenia has seen a long and often turbulent history. In the magnificent Armenia: A Historical Atlas, Robert H. Hewsen traces Armenia's rich past from ancient times to the present day through more than two hundred full-color maps packed with information about physical geography, demography, and sociopolitical, religious, cultural, and linguistic history.

Hewsen has divided the maps into five sections, each of which begins with a chronology of important dates and a historical introduction to the period. Specialized maps include Ptolemy's second-century map of Armenia, as well as maps of Roman, Cilician, Ottoman, tsarist, and Soviet Armenia. Other maps show the Persian khanate of Erevan, the Caucasian campaigns of World War I, the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian monuments in Turkey and Transcaucasia, the worldwide diaspora, ground plans of selected cities, and plans of the great monastery of Echmiadzin in 1660, 1890, and 1990. The atlas concludes with maps portraying the Karabagh war and the new Armenian Republic, and an extensive bibliography compiles references to the vast historical, ethnological, and travel literature on the region.

The first comprehensive and authoritative atlas of any of the former Soviet republics, this book does not treat Armenia in isolation, but instead sets it within the context of Caucasia as a whole, providing detailed information on neighboring regions such as Georgia and Azerbaijan. Armenia: A Historical Atlas will be an essential reference and an important teaching tool for generations to come. ... Read more

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Armenia: A Historical Atlas
This large, high quality book is an exhaustive reference of maps and related commentary regarding the various stages of Armenian history.It is a must have companion for any aspiring Armenologist and a nice coffee table book for all Armenian families.

Incredible amounts of information
A comprehensive collection of cartographic information related to Armenian History and Geography.The acompaning text is also very informative.

The Ideal Historical Atlas
Robert Hewsen's "Armenia A Historical Atlas" is a true masterpiece. This atlas contains 278 detailed color maps that chronicle Armenian history from antiquity to the present day. The maps are meticulously accurate, very detailed and visually appealing. They also show precise topographic, political, religious, onomastic and historical details. There is a mixture of many regional maps, detailed local maps, city maps and even building plans.

Each map is accompanied by a very detailed overview of the time period and theme covered in the map. The work is a remarkable feat of research, drawing on countless primary and secondary sources in numerous languages.

The real strength of this work is that it chronicles, in both visual and written form, Armenian history from generation to generation over millennia. As such, this book is an invaluable resource for all histories that coincide with Armenian history, especially the regions of regions of Eastern Anatolia, Western Iran and the Caucasus. You will find numerous historical details about Byzantine, Persian, Eastern Christian, Seljuk, Georgian, Ottoman, Russian and Soviet histories not easily found in other historical atlases.

I highly recommend this atlas to anyone interested in Armenian history or in the history of this region.

comprehesive
Although it is published as an atlas, through both historical and contemporary maps, diagrams and text, Robert Hewsen manages to trace all the importantcultural, military, geopolitical and geographic influences and changes within Anatolia and the Caucasian region.For those interested in Armenian, Roman, Persian and Ottoman/Trukish history, it serves as a comprehesive, yet easy source, for both scholar and non-scholar alike.

Invaluable historical atlas; couldn't be better
This is an amazing atlas presenting in-depth covering of the long and turbulent history of Armenia. There are numerous publications on Armenian history, but they either contain plain maps, or plan text. This one not only presents an enormous number of extremely valuable and rare historical maps covering about three thousand years' history, but also presents in a very reader-friendly style unbiased historical facts associated with every single map. More than that, it presents invaluable statistical information, such as the population by regions. It also presents very intriguing architectural data. One of invaluable features of the book is the coverage of the Armenian genocide and the first republic.
This is more than a book - it is a great treasure that anyone interested in history in general and Armenian history in particular MUST have. ... Read more

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Examines the history, geography, ethnic mixture, politics, economy, and future of the former Soviet republic of Armenia. ... Read more

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Excellent for a learning child
I adored this book as a lower school student. It taught me about my culture and is full of so many beautiful pictures - I must have checked it out tens of times at our library... it's a must for any bestik Armenianchild. ... Read more

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Chapters: Geography of Abkhazia, Geography of Armenia, Geography of Azerbaijan, Geography of Georgia (Country), Geography of Nagorno-Karabakh, Landforms of the Caucasus, Pankisi Gorge, Nakhchivan, Voronya Cave, Shirvan, Arran, Caspian Hyrcanian Mixed Forests, Iranian Plateau, Inguri Dam, Ossetia, Norashen, Hadrut, Neft Daşları, Upper Abkhazia, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Elburz Range Forest Steppe, Roki Tunnel, Northern Artsakh, Shahumian, Askeran, Administrative Divisions of Abkhazia, Martuni, Historical Regions of Armenia, Administrative Divisions of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Mukhrovani, Republic Square, Shushi, Extreme Points of Azerbaijan, Dombai-Ulgen, International Rankings of Azerbaijan, Murovdag, Gagra Range, Terek-kuma Lowland, Bzyb Range, Ciscaucasia, Mtispiri, Eastern Georgia, Sarsang Reservoir, Trialeti, Arabika Massif, Mil Plain, Kodori, Novkhani. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 162. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (Azerbaijani: ) is a landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan. The region covers 5,363 km² and borders Armenia (221 km) to the east and north, Iran (179 km) to the south and west, and Turkey (15 km) to the northwest. The capital is Nakhchivan City. Variations of the name Nakhchivan include Nakhichevan, Naxcivan, Naxçivan, Nachidsheuan, Nakhijevan, Nakhchawan, Nakhitchevan, Nakhjavan and Nakhdjevan. According to the nineteenth-century language scholar, Johann Heinrich Hübschmann, the name "Nakhichavan" in Armenian literally means "the place of descent", a Biblical reference to the descent of Noah's Ark on the adjacent Mount Ararat. Hübschmann notes, however, that it was not known by that name in antiquity. Instead, he states the present-day name evolved to "Nakhchivan" from "Naxcavan". The prefix "Naxc" was a name and "...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=385358 ... Read more

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Chapters: Quarters of Yerevan, Mount Aragats, Qashatagh Province, Shahumian, Hrazdan River, Askeran, Mountains of Armenia, Shikahogh State Preserve, Aramazd Mountains, Lesser Caucasus, Hadrut, Martuni, Administrative Divisions of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Martakert, Yerevan Lake, Rivers and Lakes in Armenia, Nürgüt, Vorotan River, Dzoraget River, Shushi, Istisu, Kalbajar, Debed, Porak, Moschia, Garni Gorge, Vanand, Talısh, Nagorno-Karabakh, Tsitsernavank, Janapar, Vardahovit, Kapudzhukh Lerr, Lake Kari, Kasagh River, Geghama Mountains, Javakheti Range, Lake Arpi, Aghstafa River, Voghdji River, Ararat Plain, Tskhouk-Karckar, Lake Parz, Lake Akna, Lake Lessing, Sarsang Reservoir, Zangezur Mountains, Marzpetuni, Dar-Alages, Saharuni, Gnuni, Dzorapor, Azat River, Kulp, Basean, Antzitene, Dimaksean, Mandakuni, Niphates, Bagrevand, Varazhnuni, Vahevuni, Selkuniq, Baluni, Dyarbekir, Rshtuniq, Remposian, Djidjrakatsi, Angl, Gabelian, Hanzith, Terpatuni, Achots, Manavazian, Antzevasiq, Bznuniq, Arsharunik, Chamchwilde, Aliovit, Urdz, Karqayin, Korduq, Seruantztian, Garithaianik, Endzaiatsi, Raphsonian, Dzophq, Karbelian, Dariunq, Hachdeanq, Degiq, Qadchberuni, Maku, Ekeleatzi, Spanduni, Teruni, Tmoriq, Daranali, Iii Mas, Belahuit, Malkaz, Djahan, Archaruniq, Qolian, Olnut, Deodoraki, Thornetsi, Tayetsi. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 231. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Districts of Yerevan refers to administrative divisions of Yerevan, including districts and neighborhoods. Yerevan in the 18th century.Since the 17th century Yerevan, without the fortress and nearby villages (Noragyugh, Dzoragyugh and Nork) was divided into three main quarters (mahlans): The market (Ghantar) was separate, between Kond and Shahar. Shahar (Persian: , ) was the oldest and biggest quarter of Yereva...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=24159722 ... Read more

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Chapters: Northern Artsakh, Historical Regions of Armenia, Republic Square. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Armenia is a landlocked country in Europe, between the Black and Caspian Seas, bordered on the north and east by Georgia and Azerbaijan and on the south and west by Iran and Turkey. The terrain is mostly mountainous and flat, with fast flowing rivers and few forests but with many trees. The climate is highland continental: hot summers and cold winters. The land rises to 4,095 m above sea-level at Mount Aragats, and no point is below 400 m. Mount Ararat, one of the national symbols of Armenia, is the highest mountain in the region. Pollution from toxic chemicals such as DDT is not helping the already poor soil quality in many parts of the country. Armenia is trying to address its environmental problems. It has established a Ministry of Nature Protection and introduced taxes for air and water pollution and solid waste disposal, whose revenues are used for environmental protection activities. Armenia is interested in cooperating with other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS, a group of 12 former Soviet republics) and with members of the international community on environmental issues. The Armenian Government is working toward closing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant as soon as alternative energy sources are identified. Geographic coordinates: Detailed map of ArmeniaArmenia is located in southern Transcaucasia, the region southwest of Russia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Modern Armenia term means under Republic of Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic and occupies part of historical Armenia, whose ancient centers were in the valley of the Araks River and the region around Lake Van in Turkey. Armenia is...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1091 ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free.Original Publisher: Printed in the Armenian monastery of St. Lazarus Publication date: 1878Subjects: Armenia; History / Europe / Former Soviet Republics; History / Middle East / General; Religion / Christianity / Denominations; Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural ... Read more

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Following the dismantling of the old Soviet Union, the new Republics have formed a loose Commonwealth. This book looks at Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan and details their history and development. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Armenia," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Armenia in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Armenia when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Armenia, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Armenia," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Armenia in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Armenia when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Armenia, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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This work presents the medieval historical cartography of the south Caucasus. Volume contains 82 mediaeval maps with 24 details from Latin, Byzantine, Islamic, Syriac and Armenian traditions. 98 of these illustrations are in full colour. Co-published by Gomidas Institute (London) and PrintInfo (Yerevan). ... Read more