The Armenians

Informationen zum Autor Razmik Panossian Zusammenfassung Traces the evolution of Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings to the Armenian nationalist movement over Gharabagh in 1988. This book analyzes different elements of Armenian identity construction, and argues that national identity is modern, predominantly subjective, and based on a political sense of belonging.

Autorentext
Razmik Panossian

Klappentext
The Armenians traces the evolution of Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings to the Armenian nationalist movement over Gharabagh in 1988. Applying theories of national-identity formation and nationalism, Razmik Panossian analyzes different elements of Armenian identity construction and argues that national identity is modern, predominantly subjective, and based on a political sense of belonging. Yet he also acknowledges the crucial role of history, art, literature, religious practice, and commerce in preserving the national memory and shaping the cultural identity of the Armenian people.Panossian explores a series of landmark events, among them Armenians' first attempts at liberation, the Armenian renaissance of the nineteenth century, the 1915 genocide of the Ottoman Armenians, and Soviet occupation. He shows how these influences led to a "multilocal" evolution of Armenian identity in various places in and outside of Armenia, notably in diasporan communities from India to Venice. Today, these numerous identities contribute to deep divisions and tensions within the Armenian nation, the most profound of which is the cultural divide between Armenians residing in their homeland and those who live in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and elsewhere. Considering the diversity of this single nation, Panossian questions the theoretical assumption that nationalism must be homogenizing.Based on extensive research conducted in Armenia and the diaspora, including interviews and translation of Armenian-language sources, The Armenians is an engaging history and an invaluable comparative study.

Zusammenfassung
Traces the evolution of Armenia and Armenian collective identity from its beginnings to the Armenian nationalist movement over Gharabagh in 1988. This book analyzes different elements of Armenian identity construction, and argues that national identity is modern, predominantly subjective, and based on a political sense of belonging.

Inhalt
Preface and Acknowledgments1. Introduction Theoretical considerations and definitions2. The Initial Building Blocks: From the 'Beginning of Time' to the 17th Century Myths, kings, Christianity and the Ethnie from Noah to Movses Khorenatsi The next thousand years...3. Merchants, Diasporan Communities, and Liberation Attempst: the 17th to the 19th Century Preparing the Groundwork, I: Merchant communities and diasporan centers Preparing the Groundwork, II: The Mkhitarist brotherhood Preparing the Groundwork, III: Early attempts at liberation and Russian rule4. The Multilocal Awakening: The Consolidation and Radicalisation of Colletive Identity in the 19th Century The Multilocal Argument -Language -Literary Culture -Political Ideology5. Revolutionary Parties and Genocide, Independence and Sovietisation: Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries Nationalism through others: reliance on external forces The 'religious' dimension in secular nationlism Political and revolutionary organisations Revolutionary activities The genocide The independent republic and sovietisation6. Differing Identities: Soviet Armenians, Diaspora Armenians, 1921-87 Dynamics in Soviet Armenia Creating a diasporan national identity7. Strengthening National Identity, Soviet style, 1921-87 1965: A turning point The key factos and mechanisms in building national identity Repatriation and formal Armenia-diaspora relations Stagnation and dissatisfaction Ideology as a game8. Conclusion: a Multilocal Nation ContinuesBibliography Index

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