The Armenian Genocide: The Essential Reference Guide (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781610696876)

With its analytical introductory essays, more than 140 individual entries, a historical timeline, and primary documents, this book provides an essential reference volume on the Armenian Genocide.

The Armenian Genocide has often been considered a template for subsequent genocides and is one of the first genocides of the 20th century. As such, it holds crucial historical significance, and it is critically important that today's students understand this case study of inhumanity. This book provides a much-needed, long-overdue reference volume on the Armenian Genocide. It begins with seven introductory analytical essays that provide a broad overview of the Armenian Genocide and then presents individual entries, a historical timeline, and a selection of documents.

This essential reference work covers all aspects of the Armenian Genocide, including the causes, phases, and consequences. It explores political and historical perspectives as well as the cultural aspects. The carefully selected collection of perspective essays will inspire critical thinking and provide readers with insight into some of the most controversial and significant issues of the Armenian Genocide. Similarly, the primary source documents are prefaced by thoughtful introductions that will provide the necessary context to help students understand the significance of the material.

Author: Alan Whitehorn
ISBN-10: 1610696875
ISBN-13: 9781610696876
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2015
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 10.10h x 6.90w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/01/2015 pg. 138
Booklist 10/01/2015 pg. 12
Choice 02/01/2016