1978 Soviet Armenian Book History of the House of Artsruni Medieval Chronicle USSR
1978 Soviet Armenian Book History of the House of Artsruni Medieval Chronicle USSR
Authentic 1978 Soviet Armenian edition of History of the House of Artsruni (Պատմություն Արծրունյաց տան), one of the major medieval chronicles of Armenian history. Written by the 9th–10th century historian Tovma Artsruni together with an anonymous continuator, this scholarly edition was published in Yerevan by Sovetakan Grogh as part of the respected Armenian Chroniclers series.
Printed entirely in Armenian, the volume presents a modern literary adaptation with extensive historical commentary and annotations prepared by Vrej Vardanyan. The chronicle remains one of the essential primary sources on medieval Armenia, documenting the Artsruni princely dynasty, the Kingdom of Vaspurakan, regional conflicts, and the Arab Caliphate invasions of the Caucasus.
Its distinctive green cloth binding with decorative gold and red embossing makes it especially appealing to collectors of Soviet Armenian publications and medieval historical works.
Key Features
- Important medieval Armenian historical chronicle
- Part of the collectible Armenian Chroniclers series
- Covers the history of Vaspurakan and the Artsruni dynasty
- Includes scholarly notes and commentary by Vrej Vardanyan
- Attractive Soviet-era Armenian hardcover design
Item Specifics
- Authors: Tovma Artsruni and Anonymous (Թովմա Արծրունի և Անանուն)
- Title: History of the House of Artsruni (Պատմություն Արծրունյաց տան)
- Publisher: Sovetakan Grogh, Yerevan
- Year Published: 1978
- Language: Armenian
- Format: Hardcover cloth binding
- Series: Armenian Chroniclers
- Print Run: 20,000 copies
Condition
Good vintage condition.
The cloth hardcover remains solid and structurally sound with light shelf wear at the corners. Binding is firm and secure. Pages are clean and complete with light natural age toning typical of Soviet-era paper. No major inscriptions, highlighting, or missing pages. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.
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