Armenians in the Modern and Early Modern World Ser.: Politics of Naming the ...

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the complex history and politics behind the term 'Medz Yeghern' in Vartan Matiossian's insightful book, 'The Politics of Naming the Armenian Genocide'. This paperback delves into the genealogy of the Armenian term for the mass murder and ethnic cleansing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire between 1915-1923. Matiossian utilizes extensive Armenian and European language sources to trace the evolution of concepts related to mass killing and genocide. The book examines how the political use of the term 'Medz Yeghern' has shifted as Armenians sought international recognition, often facing Turkish protests. Offering a multidisciplinary perspective—historical, philological, literary, and political—this work provides a deep understanding of how catastrophic historical events are named and the impact on national collective memories. Key Features: * Explores the political naming of the Armenian Genocide. * Draws on extensive Armenian and European language sources. * Analyzes the evolution of terms for mass killing and genocide. * Examines the struggle for international recognition. Summary: The Politics of Naming the Armenian Genocide, Vartan Matiossian, Paperback, English, 296 pages, ISBN 9780755641123.