Peter Charanis
Sirarpie Der Nersessian
Igor M. Diakonoff
Rev. Fr. Krikor Vardapet Maksoudian
Hagop A. Manandian
Vladimir Minorsky
Matti Moosa
Boris Piotrovsky
A.H. Sayce
Aram Ter-Ghewondyan
Cyril Toumanoff

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E. W. Brooks
E. A. Wallis Budge
J. B. Bury
O. M. Dalton
Charles Diehl
Guy Le Strange
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W. W. Tarn

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Bibliographia Caucasica et Transcaucasica, volumes 1 and 2 (St. Petersburg, 1874-1876) compiled by M. Miansarof. Invaluable, extensive bibliographical information about the Caucasus and Transcaucasus. Preface and tables of contents in French and Russian. Categories include: Natural history, ethnography, peoples, expeditions, antiquities and inscriptions, numismatics, history, religion, ecclesiastical literature. 873 pdf pages. File size: 33.5 MB.

Haykakan matenagitut'iwn (Venice, 1883) by Armenak Salmaslian. Bibliography of Armenological works and Armenian-language literary works published from 1565 through 1883. 761 pdf pages. File size: 21.9 MB.

Armenische Grammatik (Leipzig, 1897) by the German philologist Heinrich Hubschmann (1848-1908). An encyclopedic German-language study of the probable origin of numerous Armenian words listing, in dictionary fashion, Persian, Syriac, and Greek loanwords, followed by native Armenian vocabulary. 611 pdf pages. File size: 15.2 MB.

Armenian translation of a predecessor work of the above, by Hubschmann and C. Brockelmann: Usumnasirut'iwnk' hayere'ni p'oxar'eal barits' [Studies of Armenian Loanwords] (Vienna, 1894). 1. H. Hubschmann, Semitic; 2. C. Brockelmann, Greek; 3. H. Hubschmann, Native Armenian. 233 pdf pages. Azgayin matenadaran series, volume 15. File size: 21.8 MB.

Iranisches Namenbuch (Marburg, 1895), by the Iranist Ferdinand Justi (1837-1907). This study, perhaps Justi's finest work, contains some 4,500 names and 9,500 different individuals mentioned in Iranian-language sources (Avestan, Middle and New Persian, etc.) from the oldest Avestan texts up to Justi's day. It also lists names recorded since the 9th-century B.C. in the literary, epigraphical, numismatic, and other traditions of peoples that Iranians came into contact with or which mention Iranian names (including in languages such as Assyrian, Hebrew, Greek, Syriac, Armenian, Georgian). The entries provide extensive documentation, transforming this work into an historical onomasticon. Justi's meticulous scholarship makes his writings invaluable more than 100 years after his death. 571 pdf pages. File size: 25.9 MB.

Eranshahr nach der Geographie des Ps. Moses Xoranac'i (Berlin, 1901), by Joseph Marquart/Markwart [Iran according to the Geography of Pseudo-Moses Xoranac'i]. Classical Armenian text, German translation and commentary about the districts of Iran in the famous Geography [Ashkharats'oyts'], a 7th century work by the Armenian polymath Anania of Shirak (610-685). In Marquart's day this work was attributed to the historian Moses of Xoren. However, the reassigned authorship in no way compromises its information or Marquart's study. An invaluable work for Iranian, and Armenian studies, as well as for the study of Asian geography. File size: 17.4 MB.

Die altarmenischen Ortsnamen by Heinrich Hubschmann (Strasbourg, 1904). This is a listing and morphological analysis of Old Armenian toponyms and is invaluable for studying the historical geography and civilizations of the Armenian Highlands. File size: 13 MB.

Armenian translation of the above: Hin hayots' teghwoy annunnere [Ancient Armenian Place Names] (Vienna, 1907), by Heinrich Hubschmann. File size: 10.3 MB.

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Armenian Toponyms by Nina G. Garsoian. Tables of the provinces, cities, towns, villages, mountains, plains, rivers, lakes, and seas in historical Armenian states and areas of Armenian settlement in Asia Minor including map and literary references, prepared by Nina G. Garsoian as an accompaniment (Appendix V "Toponymy", pp. 137*-246*) to her 1970 translation of N. Adontz's study Armenia in the Period of Justinian (1908). Tables provide (where available) Classical Armenian, Greek, Latin, and modern designations. Included is Garsoian's updated Bibliography (pp. 247*-303*) for this important work of Adontz on the lords (naxarars) of Ancient Armenia. Invaluable tool for the study of historical Armenia. Searchable pdf.

Historico-Geographical Survey of Western Armenia by Nicholas Adontz. These sections from Nicholas Adontz's celebrated work Armenia in the Period of Justinian (1908) treat the historical geography of parts of Western Armenia. English translation, updated notes and bibliography, and new appendices by Nina G. Garsoian (1970). Included are Chapters 2-4 (pages 25-74), their Footnotes (pages 386-399), Appendix V "Toponymy" (pages 137*-246*), and full Bibliography (pages 247*-303*). In these chapters Adontz describes: 1. The "satrapies" of Asthianene and Balabitene, Sophene, Anzitene-Tsovk', Xarberd, Ashmushat, Anzita; 2. Armenia Interior: Xordzayn, Paghnatun, Mzur, Daranaghik', Kemah/Ekegheats', Erzincan, Derjan, Managhik, Karin, Saghagom, Aghiwn-Analibna, Tzanika; 3. Lesser Armenia/Armenia Minor: districts of Orbalisene, Aitulane, Hairetike, Orsene, Orbisene, and their chief cities. File size: 13.7 MB.

also: The Origin of the Naxarar System. These sections from Nicholas Adontz's Armenia in the Period of Justinian (1908) treat the history of the lordly (naxarar) system on the Armenian Highlands. English translation, updated notes and bibliography, and new appendices by Nina G. Garsoian (1970). Included are Chapters 9-15 (pages 165-372), their Footnotes (pages 433-529), Appendices I-V (pages 1*-246*), and full Bibliography (247*-303*). Eastern Armenia: Chapter 9, Armenia—the Marzpanate; Chapter 10, A Quantitative Analysis of the Naxarardoms; Chapter 11, Territorial Analysis of the Naxarar System; Chapter 12, The Naxarar System and the Church. The Origin of the Naxarar System: Chapter 13, Preliminary Excursus; Chapter 14, The Tribal Bases of the Naxarar System; Chapter 15, The Feudal Bases of the Naxarar System. File size: 43.5 MB.

The Reform of Justinian in Armenia. These sections from Nicholas Adontz's Armenia in the Period of Justinian (1908) describe the substance, intent, and effects of the reforms of the Byzantine emperor Justinian (A.D. 527-565) in Armenia. English translation, updated notes and bibliography, and new appendices by Nina G. Garsoian (1970). Included are the Introduction (pages 1-6), Chapter 1 (pages 7-24 ), Chapters 5-8 (pages 75-164), their Footnotes, Appendices I-V (pages 1*-246*), and full Bibliography (247*-303*). Chapter 1, The Political Division of Armenia; Chapter 5, Administration: Western Armenia before Justinian; Chapter 6, The Reform of Justinian in Armenia; Chapter 7, The Civilian Reorganization of Armenia; Chapter 8, The Significance of Justinian's Reform in Armenia. File size: 29.6 MB.

A Manual of Ancient Geography (London, 1881) by the renowned cartographer Heinrich Kiepert, G. A. Macmillan, translator. This extract, chapters 3-5 (Western or Anterior Asia: Iran, Armenia, the Caucasus and adjacent areas) includes descriptions of the physical features, soil, climate and history of Ariana (Iran), eastern and western; North-western Anterior Asia (Armenia, Regions of the Caucasus, Asia Minor); and Southern Anterior Asia (Regions of the Euphrates and Tigris, Syria, Palestine, Israel). Graphics in zipped HTML files. File size: 6.2 MB. A pdf version of the entire Manual may be downloaded here. File size: 7.1 MB.

V. Chapot, La frontière de l'Euphrate de Pompée à la conquête arabe (Paris, 1907). A detailed study of the historical geography and ethnography of western historical Armenia from Roman times through the 7th century A.D. File size: 14.4 MB.

K. Güterbock, Römisch-Armenien und die Römischen Satrapieen im vierten bis sechsten Jahrhundert (Königsberg, 1900). File size: 2.4 MB.

Ghukas Inchichian's three volume Armenian study Hnaxosut'iwn ashkharhagrakan Hayastaneayts' ashkharhi [Antiquities of Armenian Geography] (Venice, 1835). vol. 1; vol. 2; vol. 3; and the same author's Storagrut'iwn hin Hayastaneayts' [Description of Ancient Armenia] (Venice, 1822). File size: 41.6 MB.

Nerses Sargisean's Teghagrut'iwnk' i P'ok'r ew Mets Hays [Itineraries in Greater and Lesser Armenia] (Venice, 1864). File size: 14.4 MB.

Haykakan hin dprut'ean patmut'iwn [History of Ancient Armenian Literature] (Venice, 1897). This classic study describes works of Armenian literature from the 4th through the 13th centuries. 1011 pdf pages. File size: 25 MB.

Matenadaran haykakan t'argmanut'eants' naxneats' (dar d-zhg) [Catalog of Ancient Armenian Translations (4-13th centuries)] (Venice, 1889) describes works of foreign literature that were translated into Armenian through the 13th century. 827 pdf pages. File size: 18 MB.

Armenian translation of the above, Eruand Ter-Minaseants' Hayots' ekeghets'u yaraberut'iwnnere" Asorwots' ekeghets'ineri het [The Relations of the Armenian Church with Syrian Churches] (Ejmiatsin, 1908).

Armenian translation of the above, Arshak Ter-Mikelian Hayastaneayts' ekeghets'in ew biwzandean zhoghovots' paragayk' [The Armenian Church and the Byzantine Councils] (Moscow, 1892).

Haybusak [Armenian Botany] (Venice, 1895). An encyclopedic work in Armenian on the flora of the Armenian Highlands. This massive study (697 pdf pages) contains alphabetical entries for the major plants, trees, shrubs, as well as fungi. Many entries are accompanied by gorgeous, life-like drawings. There is also precious anecdotal evidence of these plants' usage by the Armenians of the 19th century and before. Latin, French, Turkish and Arab names (the last two in Armenian characters) appear in cross-referenced indices at the back. This is a major source for the study of Armenian ethnobotany. File size: 17.3 MB.

Hayastan yar'aj k'an zlineln Hayastan [Armenia before Becoming Armenia] (Venice, 1904), 291 pdf pages. Alishan's remarkable ideas about the prehistory of the Armenian Highlands, mostly based on the Old Testament and Armenian legends. File size: 5.5 MB.

Hayapatum [Armeniaca] vol. 1 (Venice, 1901), 985 pdf pages. File size: 17.3 MB.; vols. 2-3 (Venice, 1901), 1042 pdf pages. File size: 21.2 MB.

Hin hawatk' kam het'anosakan kro'nk' Hayots' [The Ancient Faith or Pagan Religion of the Armenians] (Venice, 1910), 566 pdf pages. Topics include: nature worship, worship of celestial bodies, animal worship, monsters, spirits, mythological heroes, pagan gods, magic, charms/divination, the next world, and cult objects. A major source for the folk beliefs, customs, myths, and history of the Armenian Highlands. File size: 28.2 MB.

Arshaloys k'ristoneut'ean Hayots' [The Dawn of Christianity among the Armenians] (Venice, 1901), 304 pdf pages. File size: 4.2 MB.

Shnorhali ew paragay iwr [Shnorhali and His Times] (Venice, 1873). A detailed study of the life, times, and works of Saint Nerses Shnorhali ("The Gracious" or "The Graceful") (1098-1173), kat'oghikos of the Armenian Church (1166-1173), poet, theologian, and philologist, in 641 pdf pages. File size: 14.6 MB.

Assises d'Antioche par Sempad le Connétable (Venice, 1876). Original grabar text and French translation. File size: 6.5 MB.

Victor Langlois:

Collection des historiens anciens et modernes de l'Arménie, volume 1 (Paris, 1867). Mar Apas Catina, Bardesane, Agathange, Faustus de Byzance, Léboubna d'Édesse, Zénob de Glag, Jean Mamigonien. File size: 24.5 MB.

Collection des historiens anciens et modernes de l'Arménie, volume 2 (Paris, 1869). Gorioun, Moise de Khorèn, Élisée, Lazar de Pharbe, Eznik de Goghp (extrait du ch. II). File size: 25.8 MB.

Documents pour servir a l'histoire des Lusignans de la petite Arménie (1342-1394) (Paris, 1859). Langlois' valuable study of the French noble family of Lusignan with branches in Cyprus, Antioch, and the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia. After the murder of the Hetumid Leon IV in 1341, his cousin Guy de Lusignan was elected king of Cilicia. The pro-Latin family tried unsuccessfully to impose Catholicism in the country, which led to constant civil unrest. Lusignan kings of Cilicia included: Constantine II (1342-1344); Constantine III (1344-1362); Constantine IV (1362-1373); and Leo V (1374-1393). The Cilician Armenian kingdom was inherited by the Cypriot Lusignans in 1393. 71 pdf pages. File size: 2.3 MB.

Chronique de Michel le Grand patriarche des Syriens Jacobites (Venice, 1868). This is a French translation of the medieval Armenian version of Michael the Syrian's Chronicle. Langlois used most of the manuscripts published in the later Classical Armenian editions of Jerusalem 1870 and 1871. His edition is very readable and accompanied by extensive scholarly notes. 399 pdf pages. File size: 17.2 MB.

Inscriptions grecques, romaines, byzantines et arméniennes de la Cilicie (Paris, 1854). File size: 1.7 MB.

Le trésor des chartes d'Arménie, ou, Cartulaire de la chancellerie royale des Roupéniens: comprenant tous les documents relatifs aux établissements fondés en Cilicie par les ordres de chevalerie institués pendant les Croisades et par les républiques marchandes de l'Italie, etc. (Venice, 1863). File size: 12 MB.

Marie-Félicité Brosset:

Histoire de la Siounie par Stephannos Orbelian, volumes 1 and 2 (St. Petersburg, 1864-1866). 513 pdf pages. File size: 21 MB.

Histoire chronologique par Mkhit'ar Ayrivanets'i (St. Petersburg, 1869). File size: 11.8 MB.

Deux historiens arméniens (St. Petersburg, 1870). Kiracos de Gantzac et Oukhtanes. File size: 21 MB.

Collection d'historiens arméniens (St. Petersburg, 1876), tome II. Zakaria: Mémoires historiques sur les Sofis, Cartulaires de Iohannon-Vank. Hassan-Dchalaliants: Histoire d'Aghovanie. Davith-beg. Abraham de Crete: Histoire de Nadir-chah. Samouel d'Ani: Tables chronologiques. Souvenirs d'un officier russe. File size: 31 MB.

Les ruines d'Ani capitale de l'Arménie sous les rois Bagratides, aux X et XI s Histoire et description vols. I and II (St. Petersburg, 1860-1861). Invaluable study of the Armenian city of Ani by the French Orientalist and translator Marie-Felicite Brosset (1802-1880). Includes a thorough history and description with inscriptions and excerpts from historical sources, personal observations, diagrams, and genealogical tables. 205 pdf pages, plates absent. Photographs of most of the structures described in Brosset's work are available in another download (see above link under Sirarpie Der Nersessian, Armenia and the Byzantine Empire) File size: 13.1 MB.

Recueil des historiens des croisades, documents arméniens tome premier (Paris, 1869), French translations of Armenian histories and chronicles relating to the Crusades, preceded by an extensive study of the kingdom of Cilician Armenia. Matthieu d'Édesse, Grégoire le Prêtre, Basil, Nersés Schnorhali, Grégoire Dgh, Michel le Syrien (extrait), Guiragos de Kantzag (extrait), Vartan le Grand (extrait), Samuel d'Ani (extrait), Héthoum, Vahram d'Édesse, Héthoum II, Nersés de Lampron, le Connétable Sempad, Mardiros de Crimée, Mèkhitar de Daschir. 992 pdf pages. File size: 89MB.

Recueil des historiens des croisades, documents arméniens tome second (Paris, 1906), French and Latin documents relating to Cilician Armenia. Jean Dardel, Hayton (La Flor...), Haytonus, Brocardus, Guillelmus Adae, Daniel de Thaurisio, Les Gestes des Chiprois. 1310 pdf pages. File size: 114.5 MB.

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