Armenia Book

Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and religion of the republic atop the Armenian Plateau in the Caucausus Mountains.

Children's Literature

Armenia has a long and rich history. One of the first Christian nations in the world, Armenia has been a land that was frequently embattled. Over the centuries the Romans, Byzantines, Czarist Russians, and Turks have all striven to absorb both the natural wealth and peoples of Armenia. During the first decades of the twentieth century the Turks actually attempted to purge their nation of all Armenians in a genocide that remains shocking and still not fully acknowledged by the perpetrating nation. Yet, despite all these challenges the people of Armenia remain steadfast in their strong willed desire to prosper. Here, in this volume of the "Cultures of the World" series, readers will learn about the history and culture of the Armenian people. As in other books in this series Armenia combines a solid text with striking images. Colorful pictures punctuate the narrative and allow readers to better understand and visualize the content. This is a fine book and one that readers will find to be a useful reference for study of Armenia and its people. Reviewer: Greg M. Romaneck