2007 London
95 pages
Size: 8" x 10 3/4"
Language(s): English
95 pages
Size: 8" x 10 3/4"
Language(s): English
The first accessible study of the Armenian people and their history as seen through Armenian art, literature, language and religion from the late 5th to the early 20th century. Features colour plates of over 20 rare Armenian illuminated manuscripts from the Chester Beatty Library’s internationally renowned collection. Illustrated with a wide range of contextual images, including leading historic monuments and sites from Armenian history. Features appendices on the Armenian language and alphabet, a timeline of key historical events and a glossary of artistic terms.