The History of Ukraine
2nd Edition
Published on 30. June 2023
280 pages
978-1-4408-8046-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022 turned the world's attention on Ukraine, the second-largest country in Europe and one of the leading global exporters of wheat and other valuable commodities. Though some Russian leaders have long denied and continue to reject Ukrainian sovereignty, this book presents a comprehensive picture of Ukraine that is both intertwined with and distinct from Russian history. From its days as Kyivan Rus and its inclusion in the Russian Empire to the fall of the Soviet Union, the Euromaidan demonstrations, and the outbreak of war with Russia, Ukraine, as this book demonstrates, has developed its own identity, territory, and culture. With an up-to-date timeline of events, short biographies of contemporary and historical figures, and a useful annotated bibliography, this book unpacks the historical claims and issues relevant to the conflict with Russia and provides an accessible introduction to Ukraine and its peoples.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-8046-9 (9781440880469)
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Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Series Foreword: Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Findling
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Timeline of Historical Events
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Kyivan Rus: The Foundation of Ukrainian Culture
- 3. The Polish-Lithuanian Period and the Rise of the Cossacks
- 4. Ukraine under the Russian Empire
- 5. Western Ukraine under the Habsburg Empire
- 6. Revolution and the Establishment of Soviet Authority
- 7. Ukraine under Soviet Rule
- 8. The Drive for Ukrainian Independence
- 9. Difficulties of Postcommunist Transition, 1991-2004
- 10. The Orange and Euromaidan Revolutions
- 11. Separatism, War, and Ukraine's Uncertain Future
- Notable People in the History of Ukraine
- Bibliographical Essay
- Index
- About the Author
- Titles in Histories of the Modern Nations: Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Findling, Series Editors
