W. J. Wintle - Armenia and Its Sorrows - 1896

A very RARE and interesting historic book..."Armenia and Its Sorrows. Third edition, with an additional chapter, bringing the record down to September 1896" written by William James Wintle, 1861-1934, who was an English writer and journalist who wrote for various weekly and monthly publications. Wintle felt compelled to write this book after learning of the Hamidian massacres of 1894-96. The massacres resulted in the death of 200,000-300,000 Armenian and Assyrian Christian civilians after Sultan Abdul Hamid II re-established Pan-Islamism as state ideology in a last-ditch attempt to maintain the imperial domain of the collapsing Ottoman Empire.
It presents a concise, historical portrait of a nation at the crossroads of continents and faith. It blends geography, culture, and Christian history with an eyewitness account of 19th‑century turmoil.
This edition frames Armenia’s landscape—from Ararat to high plateaus—alongside its long history of neighbors, language, and church life. It also gathers eyewitness testimony and contemporary perspective on the persecution and violence that marked the era, offering readers a grounded view of how past events shaped a people.
Clear overview of Armenia’s geography, history, and cultural heritage
Accessible discussion of language, religion, and daily life in the region
Accounts of late 19th‑century conflicts and international responses
Context for understanding how historical events influence present perspectiv
Externally original cloth with wear around edges nad corners, a bit faded and soiled. Inside pages toned but overall clean. Endpapers tanned
Uncommon. Scarce