The Armenian Genocide - The Essential Reference Guide (Hardcover)

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. Provides an unprecedented encyclopedia-like reference book with more than 140 entries Includes contributions from a number of the leading authors on the Armenian Genocide Presents essential reference material that includes entries on all the key events, people, and organizations as well as a detailed chronology and key images and maps Supplies accessible information ideal for high school students and undergraduate college students as well as instructors at these education levels

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2015
Editors:	Alan Whitehorn
Dimensions:	189 x 264 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	425
ISBN-13:	978-1-61069-687-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > War crimes > Genocide Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61069-687-5
Barcode:	9781610696876

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