Buffeted for the last 1000 years between Russians, Turks, Persians and the various peoples of the Caucasus, Armenians have remarkably survived the looming presence of much more powerful neighbours. The existence of the country has been recorded by mapmakers since the beginnings of cartography. This book, for the first time, brings together an extraordinary collection of the most important maps of Armenia. With his detailed descriptions of 125 maps and his introductory text, the author has produced a work of reference and artistic distinction.