Britain and the Armenian Question

1915-1923

Akaby Nassibian

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9781032610429
• eBook ISBN: 9781003808572
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: British History
• Index: History

First published in 1984 Britain and the Armenian Question examines the direction, changes, and ramifications of British policy towards Armenia during 1915 to 1923. The author has made extensive use of parliamentary papers and those of the Cabinet, Foreign Office, War Office and India office as well as documents produced by pro- Armenian groups during the period. This material is used to build up a detailed and incontrovertible study of British policy, which shows the extent to which it was governed by self-interest even when support for Armenia was its most altruistic. Once Britain secured predominance in the Persian Gulf, she lost all her interest in Armenian territory and the dilemma was posed when the war ended: not only did she no longer need Armenia but also had to decide who to support in Russia. Armenia lost out on all sides and was compelled eventually to adapt herself to the policies of the surrounding countries. This is an interesting read for scholars and researchers of international relations and international political history.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Maps
• List of Abbreviations
• Dedication
• Preface
• 1. Introduction: Britain and the Armenian Question on the Eve of the First World War
• 2. The Pro-Armenian Humanitarian Movement up to 1918
• 3. British Interests and the Armenian Question During the War
• 4. British Dilemmas: From Mudros to Sèvres
• 5. Illusions: From Sèvres to Lausanne
• 6. The Disappointment of Pro-Armenian Humanitarians After 1918
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Index