EPISODES FROM ARMENIAN-KURDISH HISTORY: VOL. 1 Kurdish-Speaking Armenians, Printed Books in Kurdish Language With Armenian Script

By: Gor Yeranyan,

Yerevan, Matenadaran, 2024, 400 p.

The book explores the history of Kurdish-speaking Armenians in the provinces of Bitlis and Diyarbakir (Tigranakert) up until the Armenian Genocide. The history of Kurdish-speaking Armenians is examined within the context of both the Ottoman Empire and Western Armenian reality. For the first time, the areas of settlement of Kurdish-speaking Armenians are presented region by region. The book also addresses issues related to the identity of Kurdish-speaking Armenians, perceptions of them by Armenian-speaking communities and foreigners, the interplay of language and ethnicity, and the place of Kurdish-speaking Armenians within the framework of Armenian identity. A particular focus is given to initiatives aimed at teaching Armenian to Kurdish-speaking Armenians, exploring their motivations, achievements, and related historical issues. The final section of the monograph includes a bibliographic list of Armenian-script Kurdish books published for Kurdish-speaking Armenians.