Translated with introductory notes by George A. Bournoutian

This is the first English publication of the work, by Abraham of Erevan. It is the sole source for a detailed description of the Turkish invasion of Eastern Armenia in 1724.

It is one of the few non-Persian primary sources on the history of Persia (Iran) and Transcaucasia in the first half of the 18th century. Abraham was an eyewitness to the Ottoman invasion of eastern Armenia and their siege of Erevan. His account mentions individuals, events, and geographical locations not detailed anywhere else.

In this work, Abraham details the Afghan and Ottoman invasion and occupation of Persia and Transcaucasia, the efforts of Shah Tahmasp II to restore the Safavid dynasty, the rise of Nader Khan Afsar, Nader's campaigns against the Afghans and Ottomans, the restoration of the territorial integrity of the Persian State, and the coronation of Nadar Shah.

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