The Armenian Kingdom Of Cilicia (1919)

The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia is a historical account written by Vahan M. Kurkjian in 1919. The book details the rise and fall of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia a medieval Armenian state that existed from the late 12th century until the 14th century in the region of Cilicia in modern-day Turkey. Kurkjian provides a comprehensive overview of the political and cultural history of the kingdom including its relations with neighboring states its role in the Crusades and its contributions to Armenian art literature and architecture. The book also explores the challenges faced by the kingdom including invasions by the Mongols and the Mamluks as well as internal struggles for power.Throughout the book Kurkjian draws on a wide range of primary sources including Armenian chronicles European travel accounts and archaeological evidence to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of medieval history Armenian studies and Middle Eastern studies as well as anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Armenian people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.