Assyrians of Eastern Massachusetts

by Ninos Donabed, Sargon Donabed, Ninos Donabed

Book Overview

The widespread persecution of the Christian Assyrians by neighboring populations in the Ottoman Empire led to their immigration to the United States. Beginning at the end of the 19th century, with an influx during the Great War, Assyrians settled mostly in eastern Massachusetts, finding an abundance of work along its ports and among its large factory base. Concerned with the welfare of their community, these immigrants established a multitude of cultural,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738544809
• ISBN13: 9780738544809
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"