This work by German historian Johann Joseph von Görres examines the origins of the Japhetites, one of the three tribes descended from Noah's son Japheth. Görres argues that the Japhetites migrated from Armenia to Europe, where they became the ancestors of the Germanic peoples. The book provides insight into 19th-century German ideas about race and national identity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.