As reported from the Azerbaijani embassy in Berlin, in Germany published a book of a German professor, an expert on the Caucasus, Johannes Rau «Nagorno Karabakh in the history of Azerbaijan and Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan».
With reference to various sources, in the 423-page of book the author deeply analyzed the history of the Caucasus, starting in ancient times to the present time, tried to clarify the «dark» for the European public moments.
Telling stories about the first Caucasian Albania, the author mentions in his work the title ancient Albanian cities – Shamakhi, Barda, Ganja, Ardebil. Said that in ancient Albania, first there was Christianity, German professor notes that the current Karabakh region too was part of this state, and then – set up by Albanians Girdiman state. With the advent of the Arabs in the VII century, most ancient Albanian people living in the present territories of Azerbaijan adopted Islam. Thus, the author, stressing that Azerbaijan has ancient traditions of statehood, said that Karabakh as an integral part of the historic territory of Azerbaijan.
Continuing his studies, referring to the medieval eastern and western historians, as well as contemporary scholars, Johannes Rau, said that since the various Turkic tribes in large numbers arrived in Azerbaijan, and mixed with the local Turkic Muslim population. Telling of the medieval Azerbaijani States prior to the XVIII century – States Atabey, Garagoyunlu, Aggoyunlu and Safavid, the author clearly brings to attention that Karabakh was one of the most important regions in these states. German scientist conducted studies to prove that the Armenians were to come to land in Anatolia and the Caucasus.
Telling of the medieval period, in particular the history of Albania, the author reveals the dirty fight the Armenian Church, which sought to destroy the church and give ancient Albanian heritage. With the help of a serious argument shows that the Armenians have in the VII century, used the rivalry between the close of the faith of the Albanian Church of the Byzantine Empire and the Arab Caliphate for the destruction of Albanian heritage. The attention of the readers are advised that the Armenians continue their insidious plans, and during the rule of tsarist Russia in the Caucasus, Azerbaijan seized at the beginning of the XIX century, and have achieved the elimination of the Albanian church.
The book provides information about the conquest operations conducted by Tsarist Russia in the Caucasus, including Azerbaijan, the famous agreement signed between the Karabakh khanate and Czarist Russia. It is noted that Russia abides by Azerbaijani Karabakh khanate until 1822 maintained its autonomous administration. The author writes that before the creation in 1918 of an independent Azerbaijani Democratic Republic of Karabakh managed appointed tsarist Russia face Azerbaijani nationality. German professor notes that after the capture of Azerbaijani khanates Russia, like other khanate Irevan was abolished and its territory «Armenian area», which in 1849 was renamed the Yerevan province.
Referring to the records, the author draws attention to the fact that for the approval of the Caucasus of the rule of imperial Russia in the years 1826-1830 carried tens of thousands of Armenians in Azerbaijan, including in the former Karabakh khanate. Through research, Johannes Rau, writes that in 1828-1920 years more than 600 thousands of Armenians had been resettled in various places in Azerbaijan. In this regard, he notes that the established in 1978 Agdere monument to the 150 th anniversary of resettlement of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh since the beginning of the Karabakh war, was destroyed by Armenians. German professor claims that since the collapse of the Tsarist Russia, these historical falsifications have contributed to the creation in 1918 on the ancient territories of Nakhichevan and Irevan Khanates first Armenian state in the Caucasus. Subsequently, the state was the basis for the Armenian SSR, and after the collapse of the USSR – the current Republic of Armenia. Thus, Professor Johannes Rau once again proved that in fact the current Armenia appeared on the historical Azerbaijani lands.
Referring to the events of 1915, the author writes that the Armenians helped Russia, which fought a war against Turkey, with the result that the Government of the Ottoman Empire was forced to take adequate measures. The book notes that while retreating Russian troops took away more than 200 thousand Armenian families with themselves.
Through detailed historical analysis, and referring to various sources and archival documents, German expert said that, recognizing the inability to capture land from Turkey, the Armenians, relying on Russia, have set themselves the goal of affecting the ethnic look of Azerbaijani lands and establish their state on them. As a result of the continuation of Tsarist Russia policy «divide and conquer» Armenians in 1905 a large massacre of Azerbaijanis in 1917-1918 of the carnage they were accompanied by extreme cruelty.
The author gives recognition orchestrate Shaumyan massacre perpetrated on them bloodshed in Baku. Stressing that the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was also represented by the Armenian deputies, the researcher noted that the Armenians did not renounce territorial claims against Azerbaijan.
Then the book tells about the establishment of Soviet power in the South Caucasus, the transfer of the Soviet leadership of the Armenian part of the territory of Azerbaijan, which at that time amounted to 114 thousand square kilometers, about the history of the autonomous status of Nakhchivan. It was stated that it was impossible to capture the Armenians, made the annexation of many historical lands of Azerbaijan, Karabakh, and after lengthy disputes July 5, 1921 Caucasus Bureau of the Communist Party has decided to give the status of Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Region and the «left» it as part of Azerbaijan. The author writes that in 1923 and until the collapse of the Soviet Armenians had the opportunity to develop their culture, language, local governance, build schools and cultural institutions in the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region, the right to choose their representatives in the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan. By using the facts bring to the attention that the Armenians are still not given up its territorial claims, and even in Soviet times, with each trying to make the matter on the agenda.
Finally, the German expert says that in times of «transparency» and Armenia after the collapse of the Soviet Union moved its territorial claims to Azerbaijan to open a plane affects the interesting facts, highlights the military aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan. The author notes that in order to get rid of the image of the aggressor in the eyes of the world community strives to present Armenia in the Karabakh war as a national liberation struggle or the struggle for independence. In fact, it is this insidious purpose is served by the self-separatist regime in Nagorno-Karabakh «independent».
The book tells in detail the capture of Azerbaijani lands by Armenians, they have committed heinous crimes, in particular, about the atrocities against civilians in Khojaly. The author argues that the extermination with extreme cruelty of hundreds of civilians, including children, is a policy of ethnic cleansing and intimidation of Azerbaijanis.
German professor once again brings to attention that Armenia has ignored UN Security Council resolutions condemning the actions of its conquest and demanded the unconditional withdrawal of troops from Azerbaijani lands, as well as other reputable organizations that support the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Through a comparative analysis between the two principles of international law – territorial integrity and self-determination, Professor Johannes Rau noted finally that the implementation of the principle of self-determination at the expense of the territorial integrity of states is unacceptable. Moreover, it is noted that the Armenian community of Nagorno-Karabakh can not be represented as a nation, and thus subject to international law. Armenian nation had gained independence, establishing the Republic of Armenia.
This is the second book is the author of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. His first book was translated from German into English and Arabic languages.
Professor Johannes Rau is a renowned expert in Germany, the author of several books and articles on the Caucasus and Central Asia. In addition to the independent scientific work, he also worked at the Institute of Oriental Studies of Germany, lectured at several universities. He is currently a member of the security forum of the Academy of the Ministry of Defense in Germany.
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