Endorsed by the Armenian Genocide Museum of Canada
This collection of books and literature has been carefully selected for its historical accuracy, educational value, and contribution to the preservation of Armenian heritage. The endorsement signifies that these works align with the museum’s mission to promote awareness, truth, and remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. Each book offers insight into the experiences, history, and cultural legacy of the Armenian people, ensuring that the past is not forgotten and future generations continue to learn and reflect.
Vahakn N. Dadrian – The History of the Armenian Genocide
A landmark scholarly work tracing the roots and execution of the Armenian Genocide through political conflict in the Balkans, Anatolia, and the Caucasus.
Richard G. Hovannisian (Ed.) – The Armenian Genocide in Perspective
A multidisciplinary collection of essays offering scholarly interpretations of the genocide’s causes, impact, and global legacy.
The Armenian Women’s Movement in the Late Ottoman Empire
Focuses on the activism and resilience of Armenian women in the face of systemic oppression and sociopolitical upheaval.
Bedross Der Matossian – Shattered Dreams of Revolution
Explores the betrayal of revolutionary ideals in the late Ottoman Empire and the political environment that led to the genocide.
Taner Akçam – A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Human Responsibility
Written by one of the first Turkish historians to acknowledge the genocide, this book explores the internal politics of denial and historical accountability.
Taner Akçam – Killing Orders: Talat Pasha’s Telegrams and the Armenian Genocide
Reveals newly uncovered documents that directly tie Talat Pasha to the orchestration of the genocide, dismantling long-held denialist narratives.
Khachig Mouradian – The Resistance Network
A powerful account of Armenian resistance and humanitarian efforts in Ottoman Syria during the genocide, told through vivid historical detail.
Raymond Kévorkian – The Armenian Genocide: A Complete History
This definitive volume offers a comprehensive timeline, survivor accounts, and deep analysis of the genocide’s planning and execution.
Bedross Der Matossian – The Horrors of Adana
Investigates the 1909 Adana massacres as a precursor to the Armenian Genocide, shedding light on early patterns of state-sponsored violence.
Elyse Semerdjian – Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide
Examines the gendered dimensions of memory and trauma through the stories of Armenian women.
Agony of a People
An emotionally powerful reflection on the long-term impact of genocide and the transgenerational trauma carried by Armenians.
Donald E. Miller and Lorna Touryan Miller – Survivors: An Oral History of the Armenian Genocide
Based on interviews with genocide survivors, this work documents personal testimonies that bring historical trauma into intimate focus.
Peter Balakian – The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America’s Response
Blends poetic reflection and historical research to explore America’s humanitarian response to the genocide and its role in shaping modern human rights movements.
Talar Chahinian – Stateless
A lyrical exploration of displacement, identity, and statelessness, examining the intergenerational trauma of genocide through an innovative literary lens.
Grigoris Balakian – Armenian Golgotha
A harrowing eyewitness memoir by a priest who survived the Armenian Genocide, offering detailed personal testimony and moral reflection on the events of 1915.
Bedross Hadjian – 100 Years, 100 Stories
This collection preserves one hundred firsthand survivor stories, each offering a unique window into personal memory and historical truth.
Coming Soon – Bernard Kradjian – Ungodly
Set in the shadowy streets of World War I Constantinople, this haunting novel follows the unraveling of Komitas, a brilliant musician whose genius is shadowed by trauma, prophecy, and the coming genocide. A powerful reimagining of a real-life figure caught in the grip of history’s darkest hour.
Picturing the Ottoman Armenian World
Features rare archival photographs that capture the cultural richness of Armenian life prior to the genocide.
Over 30,000 Volumes Preserved: Armenian Research Center Archives
A researcher examines archival documents.
The Armenian Research Center at the University of Michigan-Dearborn holds one of the largest Armenian collections in North America, featuring over 30,000 volumes. This extensive archive includes rare books, academic publications, and historical materials related to the Armenian Genocide and Armenian studies. Many of these resources are accessible online, offering valuable tools for researchers, educators, and anyone interested in Armenian history. Explore the Armenian Research Center Collections