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100 1 _aCurzon, Robert,
_d1810-1873
245 1 0 _aArmenia: A year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-11-26
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Armenia: A Year at Erzeroom, and on the Frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia" by the Hon. Robert Curzon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative reflects Curzon's experiences and observations as he travels through Armenia and neighboring regions, detailing the political tensions and cultural dynamics of the area. Central to the work is the delicate interplay among the various nations and tribes—including the Turkish and Persian influences—with an emphasis on the struggles of the local Armenian population amid geopolitical strife. The opening of the book sets a vivid stage, describing the long history of conflict between Kurdish tribes and the bordering nations of Turkey and Persia, indicating how these tensions have created a dangerous landscape for travelers and merchants alike. Curzon highlights the negotiations held in Erzeroom to establish peace and define borders, introducing himself as a member of the English commission while also recounting the difficulties encountered during their mission. The richness of the landscape, the harsh climate, along with the vibrancy and complexities of local cultures are captured, providing an insightful backdrop for the events that follow as he embarks on the journey through a region steeped in history and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArmenia -- Description and travel
653 _aCurzon, Robert, 1810-1873 -- Travel -- Armenia
653 _aCurzon, Robert, 1810-1873 -- Homes and haunts -- Turkey
653 _aArmenia -- History -- 1801-1900
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58361
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