Armenia - by Robert Curzon

Armenia: A Year at Erzeroom, and on the Frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia, published in 1854 by Robert Curzon, 14th Baron Zouche, is a travelogue documenting his experiences as the British Commissioner in Erzurum (1842–1843) during the British-Turkish-Persian-Russian boundary commission. The book, spanning roughly 300 pages with maps and woodcuts, provides a detailed account of Ottoman Armenia’s landscapes, cultures, and geopolitical complexities in the mid-19th century. Written in an engaging, often humorous style, it combines personal anecdotes with observations on Armenian society, history, and the region’s political dynamics.