From the depopulation of Julfa to the birth of New Julfa these Armenians experienced destruction, exodus and sanctuary. Shah Abbas force marches the Armenians out of old Julfa into Persia. They suffer greatly on the journey but the Shah builds them a new city, New Julfa, where they experience great wealth and peace. But then oppression returns... ..".great accomplishment! Another book for historical documentation and the Armenian legacy worldwide!" -- Gary A Kulhanjian, Social Historian. ..".another noteworthy book that continues a renaissance of Armenian subjects. " -- California Courier