Author: Robin Koulaksezian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782956613817
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Light a candle at the Armenian church of Addis Ababa, eat khorovats north of the Arctic Circle in Murmansk, play alongside the Armenian football team of São Paulo, shop for jewelry in Bourj Hammoud, learn tango in the Armenian neighborhood of Buenos Aires or dance kochari at a restaurant in Glendale: with this guide covering hundreds of cities in 101 countries, you are ready to explore the Armenian Diaspora!
Little Armenias: The Travel Guide of the Armenian Diaspora
Author: Robin Koulaksezian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782956613817
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Light a candle at the Armenian church of Addis Ababa, eat khorovats north of the Arctic Circle in Murmansk, play alongside the Armenian football team of São Paulo, shop for jewelry in Bourj Hammoud, learn tango in the Armenian neighborhood of Buenos Aires or dance kochari at a restaurant in Glendale: with this guide covering hundreds of cities in 101 countries, you are ready to explore the Armenian Diaspora!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782956613817
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Light a candle at the Armenian church of Addis Ababa, eat khorovats north of the Arctic Circle in Murmansk, play alongside the Armenian football team of São Paulo, shop for jewelry in Bourj Hammoud, learn tango in the Armenian neighborhood of Buenos Aires or dance kochari at a restaurant in Glendale: with this guide covering hundreds of cities in 101 countries, you are ready to explore the Armenian Diaspora!
Armenia Travel Guide
Author: Daniel Windsor
Publisher: Interactive Media Licensing
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Armenia is a country rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located in the South Caucasus region, it sits at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, offering a unique blend of traditions, landscapes, and experiences. As the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD, Armenia boasts a wealth of ancient churches, monasteries, and other historical sites that tell the story of its long and often tumultuous history. Despite its small size, Armenia is a country that punches well above its weight in terms of things to see and do, making it a fascinating destination for travelers from all walks of life. This eBook will serve as a comprehensive guide to Armenia, covering everything from its rich history to practical travel advice, famous landmarks, and modern entertainment options. Whether you're planning to visit Armenia for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding of this unique country, each chapter will provide insights and tips to help you make the most of your time there. In this guide, we'll delve into Armenia's past, explore its vibrant present, and provide suggestions for anyone eager to discover this often-overlooked gem. From the stunning green spaces and parks to the bustling nightlife and cultural institutions, there's something here for everyone. We'll also look at practical concerns like where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around. In short, this guide aims to be the definitive companion for anyone interested in Armenia, whether you're a traveler, history buff, or culture enthusiast.
Publisher: Interactive Media Licensing
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Armenia is a country rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located in the South Caucasus region, it sits at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, offering a unique blend of traditions, landscapes, and experiences. As the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD, Armenia boasts a wealth of ancient churches, monasteries, and other historical sites that tell the story of its long and often tumultuous history. Despite its small size, Armenia is a country that punches well above its weight in terms of things to see and do, making it a fascinating destination for travelers from all walks of life. This eBook will serve as a comprehensive guide to Armenia, covering everything from its rich history to practical travel advice, famous landmarks, and modern entertainment options. Whether you're planning to visit Armenia for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding of this unique country, each chapter will provide insights and tips to help you make the most of your time there. In this guide, we'll delve into Armenia's past, explore its vibrant present, and provide suggestions for anyone eager to discover this often-overlooked gem. From the stunning green spaces and parks to the bustling nightlife and cultural institutions, there's something here for everyone. We'll also look at practical concerns like where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around. In short, this guide aims to be the definitive companion for anyone interested in Armenia, whether you're a traveler, history buff, or culture enthusiast.
The History of Armenia
Author: S. Payaslian
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230608582
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
There is a great deal of interest in the history of Armenia since its renewed independence in the 1990s and the ongoing debate about the genocide - an interest that informs the strong desire of a new generation of Armenian Americans to learn more about their heritage and has led to greater solidarity in the community. By integrating themes such as war, geopolitics, and great leaders, with the less familiar cultural themes and personal stories, this book will appeal to general readers and travellers interested in the region.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230608582
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
There is a great deal of interest in the history of Armenia since its renewed independence in the 1990s and the ongoing debate about the genocide - an interest that informs the strong desire of a new generation of Armenian Americans to learn more about their heritage and has led to greater solidarity in the community. By integrating themes such as war, geopolitics, and great leaders, with the less familiar cultural themes and personal stories, this book will appeal to general readers and travellers interested in the region.
Wines of Armenia
Author: S. Margosian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788409348640
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Wine has always been an integral part of Armenian culture and heritage, even before Christianity and into ancient times. Grapes and wine are embedded into the core of Armenia's national identity. Recent discoveries have shown us that the world's first production of wine began 6,100 years ago in the Areni Cave in Armenia. With such a compelling history, deep traditions and a full heritage exist here in plenty. Yet, the world has limited knowledge about this richness. This book aims to close this knowledge gap and share the beauty and culture with the world. It is the the first and the most comprehensive guide about Armenian wineries and winemaking providing great detail about Armenian grapes, wine regions and wineries. As Mr. Margosian states: "If we don't embrace the Armenian history of wine and winemaking, we can't fully comprehend and evaluate wines in general. There will always be a part missing, and this book aims to fill that gap."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788409348640
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Wine has always been an integral part of Armenian culture and heritage, even before Christianity and into ancient times. Grapes and wine are embedded into the core of Armenia's national identity. Recent discoveries have shown us that the world's first production of wine began 6,100 years ago in the Areni Cave in Armenia. With such a compelling history, deep traditions and a full heritage exist here in plenty. Yet, the world has limited knowledge about this richness. This book aims to close this knowledge gap and share the beauty and culture with the world. It is the the first and the most comprehensive guide about Armenian wineries and winemaking providing great detail about Armenian grapes, wine regions and wineries. As Mr. Margosian states: "If we don't embrace the Armenian history of wine and winemaking, we can't fully comprehend and evaluate wines in general. There will always be a part missing, and this book aims to fill that gap."
A House in the Homeland
Author: Carel Bertram
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503631656
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
A powerful examination of soulful journeys made to recover memory and recuperate stolen pasts in the face of unspeakable histories. Survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 took refuge across the globe. Traumatized by unspeakable brutalities, the idea of returning to their homeland was unthinkable. But decades later, some children and grandchildren felt compelled to travel back, having heard stories of family wholeness in beloved homes and of cherished ancestral towns and villages once in Ottoman Armenia, today in the Republic of Turkey. Hoping to satisfy spiritual yearnings, this new generation called themselves pilgrims—and their journeys, pilgrimages. Carel Bertram joined scores of these pilgrims on over a dozen pilgrimages, and amassed accounts from hundreds more who made these journeys. In telling their stories, A House in the Homeland documents how pilgrims encountered the ancestral house, village, or town as both real and metaphorical centerpieces of family history. Bertram recounts the moving, restorative connections pilgrims made, and illuminates how the ancestral house, as a spiritual place, offers an opening to a wellspring of humanity in sites that might otherwise be defined solely by tragic loss. As an exploration of the powerful links between memory and place, house and homeland, rupture and continuity, these Armenian stories reflect the resilience of diaspora in the face of the savage reaches of trauma, separation, and exile in ways that each of us, whatever our history, can recognize.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503631656
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
A powerful examination of soulful journeys made to recover memory and recuperate stolen pasts in the face of unspeakable histories. Survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 took refuge across the globe. Traumatized by unspeakable brutalities, the idea of returning to their homeland was unthinkable. But decades later, some children and grandchildren felt compelled to travel back, having heard stories of family wholeness in beloved homes and of cherished ancestral towns and villages once in Ottoman Armenia, today in the Republic of Turkey. Hoping to satisfy spiritual yearnings, this new generation called themselves pilgrims—and their journeys, pilgrimages. Carel Bertram joined scores of these pilgrims on over a dozen pilgrimages, and amassed accounts from hundreds more who made these journeys. In telling their stories, A House in the Homeland documents how pilgrims encountered the ancestral house, village, or town as both real and metaphorical centerpieces of family history. Bertram recounts the moving, restorative connections pilgrims made, and illuminates how the ancestral house, as a spiritual place, offers an opening to a wellspring of humanity in sites that might otherwise be defined solely by tragic loss. As an exploration of the powerful links between memory and place, house and homeland, rupture and continuity, these Armenian stories reflect the resilience of diaspora in the face of the savage reaches of trauma, separation, and exile in ways that each of us, whatever our history, can recognize.
Armenia
Author: Nicholas Holding
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623458
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
From the Biblical heights of Mount Ararat to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Sevan, passing monasteries and gorges, with helpful tips and honest insights, Bradt s Armenia leads the way."
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623458
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
From the Biblical heights of Mount Ararat to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Sevan, passing monasteries and gorges, with helpful tips and honest insights, Bradt s Armenia leads the way."
A Reference Guide to Modern Armenian Literature, 1500-1920
Author: Kevork B. Bardakjian
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814327470
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to Armenian writers and literature spanning five centuries. Combining features of a reference work, bibliographic guide, and literary history, it records the output of almost 400 authors who wrote both in Armenia and in the communities of the Armenian diaspora. Presents a general history of the literature, with chapters devoted to a single century and prefaced by information on the era's social, cultural, and religious milieus; followed by a section of biobibliographical entries for Armenian authors, a section of bibliographies and reference works, and a listing of anthologies of literature both in Armenian and in translation. Includes references to earlier authors and to sources of influence, both Armenian and non-Armenian. A final section contains bibliographies devoted to particular genres and periods, such as minstrels, folklore, and prosody. A thematic discussion of the works of more than 150 poets, historians, monks, and others highlights the themes that captured the imagination of Armenian authors.--From publisher description.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814327470
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to Armenian writers and literature spanning five centuries. Combining features of a reference work, bibliographic guide, and literary history, it records the output of almost 400 authors who wrote both in Armenia and in the communities of the Armenian diaspora. Presents a general history of the literature, with chapters devoted to a single century and prefaced by information on the era's social, cultural, and religious milieus; followed by a section of biobibliographical entries for Armenian authors, a section of bibliographies and reference works, and a listing of anthologies of literature both in Armenian and in translation. Includes references to earlier authors and to sources of influence, both Armenian and non-Armenian. A final section contains bibliographies devoted to particular genres and periods, such as minstrels, folklore, and prosody. A thematic discussion of the works of more than 150 poets, historians, monks, and others highlights the themes that captured the imagination of Armenian authors.--From publisher description.
Armenian Food
Author: Irina Petrosian
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411698657
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Food is a portal to Armenia's past and present-day culture. This culinary journey across the land called Hayastan presents the rich history, wondrous legends, and fact-filled stories of Armenian cuisine. Authors Irina Petrosian and David Underwood take readers on a memorable tour of Armenia by way of the kitchen. What ancient Armenian fable warned against genetically-altered food? What little-known Armenian fruit may have helped Noah on the ark? What was the diet of David of Sassoun, the legendary Armenian Hercules? What was the influence of the Soviet Union on the food ways of Armenia? What strange and exotic fruits and herbs are sold in Armenia's markets? Why do Armenians go to cemeteries to 'feed' the dead? What role did coffee play in Armenian marriage rituals? If you are curious about one of the world's most ancient cultures, or are contemplating a trip to Armenia, don't miss the chance to read this fascinating book.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411698657
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Food is a portal to Armenia's past and present-day culture. This culinary journey across the land called Hayastan presents the rich history, wondrous legends, and fact-filled stories of Armenian cuisine. Authors Irina Petrosian and David Underwood take readers on a memorable tour of Armenia by way of the kitchen. What ancient Armenian fable warned against genetically-altered food? What little-known Armenian fruit may have helped Noah on the ark? What was the diet of David of Sassoun, the legendary Armenian Hercules? What was the influence of the Soviet Union on the food ways of Armenia? What strange and exotic fruits and herbs are sold in Armenia's markets? Why do Armenians go to cemeteries to 'feed' the dead? What role did coffee play in Armenian marriage rituals? If you are curious about one of the world's most ancient cultures, or are contemplating a trip to Armenia, don't miss the chance to read this fascinating book.
There Was and There Was Not
Author: Meline Toumani
Publisher: Picador
ISBN: 9781250074102
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST A young Armenian-American goes to Turkey in a "love thine enemy" experiment that becomes a transformative reflection on how we use—and abuse—our personal histories Meline Toumani grew up in a close-knit Armenian community in New Jersey where Turkish restaurants were shunned and products made in Turkey were boycotted. The source of this enmity was the Armenian genocide of 1915 at the hands of the Ottoman Turkish government, and Turkey's refusal to acknowledge it. A century onward, Armenian and Turkish lobbies spend hundreds of millions of dollars to convince governments, courts and scholars of their clashing versions of history. Frustrated by her community's all-consuming campaigns for genocide recognition, Toumani leaves a promising job at The New York Times and moves to Istanbul. Instead of demonizing Turks, she sets out to understand them, and in a series of extraordinary encounters over the course of four years, she tries to talk about the Armenian issue, finding her way into conversations that are taboo and sometimes illegal. Along the way, we get a snapshot of Turkish society in the throes of change, and an intimate portrait of a writer coming to terms with the issues that drove her halfway across the world. In this far-reaching quest, told with eloquence and power, Toumani probes universal questions: how to belong to a community without conforming to it, how to acknowledge a tragedy without exploiting it, and most importantly how to remember a genocide without perpetuating the kind of hatred that gave rise to it in the first place.
Publisher: Picador
ISBN: 9781250074102
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST A young Armenian-American goes to Turkey in a "love thine enemy" experiment that becomes a transformative reflection on how we use—and abuse—our personal histories Meline Toumani grew up in a close-knit Armenian community in New Jersey where Turkish restaurants were shunned and products made in Turkey were boycotted. The source of this enmity was the Armenian genocide of 1915 at the hands of the Ottoman Turkish government, and Turkey's refusal to acknowledge it. A century onward, Armenian and Turkish lobbies spend hundreds of millions of dollars to convince governments, courts and scholars of their clashing versions of history. Frustrated by her community's all-consuming campaigns for genocide recognition, Toumani leaves a promising job at The New York Times and moves to Istanbul. Instead of demonizing Turks, she sets out to understand them, and in a series of extraordinary encounters over the course of four years, she tries to talk about the Armenian issue, finding her way into conversations that are taboo and sometimes illegal. Along the way, we get a snapshot of Turkish society in the throes of change, and an intimate portrait of a writer coming to terms with the issues that drove her halfway across the world. In this far-reaching quest, told with eloquence and power, Toumani probes universal questions: how to belong to a community without conforming to it, how to acknowledge a tragedy without exploiting it, and most importantly how to remember a genocide without perpetuating the kind of hatred that gave rise to it in the first place.
Orhan's Inheritance
Author: Aline Ohanesian
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 161620530X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
When Orhan’s brilliant and eccentric grandfather, Kemal Türkoglu, who built a dynasty out of making kilim rugs, is found dead, submerged in a vat of dye, Orhan inherits the decades-old business. But Kemal has left the family estate to a stranger thousands of miles away, an aging woman in a retirement home in Los Angeles. Intent on righting this injustice, Orhan unearths a story that, if told, has the power to undo the legacy upon which Orhan’s family is built, a story that could unravel his own future. “Breathtaking and expansive . . . Proof that the past can sometimes rewrite the future.” —Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train “Stunning . . . At turns both subtle and transcendent.” —Los Angeles Review of Books “To take the tumultuous history of Turks and Armenians in the early part of this century, and to tell the stories of families and lovers from the small everyday moments of life to the terrible journeys of death, to make a novel so engrossing and keep us awake—that is an accomplishment, and Aline Ohanesian’s first novel is such a wonderful accomplishment.” —Susan Straight, author of Highwire Moon “Rich, tragic, compelling, and realized with deep care and insight.” —Elle “A book with a mission, giving a voice to history’s silent victims.” —The New York Times Book Review “Orhan’s Inheritance illuminates human nature while portraying a devastating time in history . . . A remarkable debut novel that exhibits an impressive grasp of history as well as narrative intensity and vivid prose.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “A remarkable debut from an important new voice. It tells us things we thought we knew and shows us we had no idea. Beautiful and terrible and, finally, indelible.” —Luis Alberto Urrea, author of Queen of America
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 161620530X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
When Orhan’s brilliant and eccentric grandfather, Kemal Türkoglu, who built a dynasty out of making kilim rugs, is found dead, submerged in a vat of dye, Orhan inherits the decades-old business. But Kemal has left the family estate to a stranger thousands of miles away, an aging woman in a retirement home in Los Angeles. Intent on righting this injustice, Orhan unearths a story that, if told, has the power to undo the legacy upon which Orhan’s family is built, a story that could unravel his own future. “Breathtaking and expansive . . . Proof that the past can sometimes rewrite the future.” —Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train “Stunning . . . At turns both subtle and transcendent.” —Los Angeles Review of Books “To take the tumultuous history of Turks and Armenians in the early part of this century, and to tell the stories of families and lovers from the small everyday moments of life to the terrible journeys of death, to make a novel so engrossing and keep us awake—that is an accomplishment, and Aline Ohanesian’s first novel is such a wonderful accomplishment.” —Susan Straight, author of Highwire Moon “Rich, tragic, compelling, and realized with deep care and insight.” —Elle “A book with a mission, giving a voice to history’s silent victims.” —The New York Times Book Review “Orhan’s Inheritance illuminates human nature while portraying a devastating time in history . . . A remarkable debut novel that exhibits an impressive grasp of history as well as narrative intensity and vivid prose.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “A remarkable debut from an important new voice. It tells us things we thought we knew and shows us we had no idea. Beautiful and terrible and, finally, indelible.” —Luis Alberto Urrea, author of Queen of America