The Assyrian Homeland Before World War I

Less than one hundred years ago, the vast majority of Assyrians could be found living in towns and villages in which they had lived for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Today, after enduring massacres, wars, displacement and the first genocide of the modern age, the majority of Assyrians are dispersed throughout the world, far from their original homelands. In order to preserve an important part of Assyrian history, Youel A. Baaba has carefully compiled this useful reference in both English and Assyrian to provide a comprehensive guide to the villages of the Assyrian homeland before WWI. The book includes a brief historical introduction and a discussion of the resources followed by a comprehensive listing of the villages and towns by region as well as a collection of detailed maps. This contribution to Assyrian history will help preserve the memory of the connection of the Assyrians to their historical and rightful homelands.