The Pitiful Plight Of The Assyrian Christians In Persia And Kurdistan (1916)

""The Pitiful Plight Of The Assyrian Christians In Persia And Kurdistan"" is a historical account of the Assyrian Christian community in Persia and Kurdistan during the early 20th century. Written by William Walker Rockwell and published in 1916, the book provides a detailed description of the persecution and suffering endured by the Assyrian Christians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire and local Kurdish tribes. The book covers the history of the Assyrian people, their culture, and their religious beliefs. It also delves into the political and social conditions of Persia and Kurdistan during this time period, and the impact these factors had on the Assyrian community. Rockwell's account is based on first-hand experiences and interviews with Assyrian refugees who had fled the violence and persecution. He documents the atrocities committed against the Assyrians, including massacres, forced conversions, and enslavement. The book also highlights the efforts of Christian missionaries and relief organizations to aid the Assyrian refugees.Overall, ""The Pitiful Plight Of The Assyrian Christians In Persia And Kurdistan"" is a sobering and informative account of a little-known chapter in Middle Eastern history, shedding light on the struggles and resilience of the Assyrian Christian community.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.