Publisher's Synopsis
""The Death of a Nation: Or The Ever Persecuted Nestorians or Assyrian Christians"" is a historical book written by Abraham Yohannan in 1916. The book delves into the history of the Nestorian Church, also known as the Assyrian Church of the East, and its persecution throughout the centuries. Yohannan provides a detailed account of the Nestorian Church's origins, beliefs, and practices, as well as the various political and social factors that led to their persecution. The book also sheds light on the atrocities committed against the Nestorian Church during World War I, particularly by Ottoman forces. Yohannan documents the massacres, forced conversions, and deportations that the Nestorian community endured, resulting in the death of thousands of people. Through his writing, Yohannan aims to raise awareness of the plight of the Nestorian Church and to bring attention to their struggle for survival. He also highlights the resilience and perseverance of the Nestorian community in the face of such persecution. Overall, ""The Death of a Nation"" is a valuable historical resource that provides insight into the history and struggles of the Nestorian Church, and serves as a reminder of the importance of religious tolerance and freedom.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.
