Introduction |
The Armenians, an ancient civilisation whose history is long, complex, and in many ways epic and heroic. The descendants of Aram the Brave and Haik the forefather and establisher of the first Armenian kingdom in third millennium BC. A nation who had Kings, Royal dynasties and a widespread Armenian empire in the first century BC. under King Tigran II the Great.
Armenians are the first nation to adopt Christianity as the official religion of their state (301 A.D.). Throughout the centuries they have been persecuted and harassed by neighbouring countries and empires, but through all the turbulence and foreign domination, however, Armenians created a rich and a colourful culture, their own alphabet and a socioeconomic structure that has allowed them to preserve their distinct way of life.
This chapter will introduce the reader to the history of the Armenian nation. You will learn about the five main Armenian Royal dynasties. Travel trough time and read the chronology of the Armenian history with the names of all the Armenian Kings and nobility.
Pictures and illustrations are provided, as visual aids to assist the reader to better understand their subject.
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Table of Contents
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History of Armenia |
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Chronology of Armenian History |
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History of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) |
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Other Materials |
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