UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation

A Global History of Ukraine offers readers a chance to understand more about Ukraine''s remarkable past, examining the crucial moments of Ukrainian and global history of the past 1000 years. In this compelling history, learn how the emergence of medieval states, the discovery of America, the industrial and French revolutions, two world wars, the emergence and collapse of totalitarian regimes, recent middle-class revolutions and the 2022 Russian invasion - are all closely affiliated. In his new book, already a huge bestseller in Ukraine, Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak, Ukrainian intellectual and public historian, explores Ukraine''s dramatic past and its place as a nation within the history of the world.

Préface
UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation explores Ukraine's dramatic past and its place as a nation within the history of the world, including in the wake of the 2022 Russian invasion.

Auteur

Yaroslav Hrytsak is a Ukrainian historian and public intellectual. Professor of the Ukrainian Catholic University and Honorary Professor of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Professor Hrytsak has taught at Columbia and Harvard Universities and was a guest lecturer at the Central European University in Budapest. He is the author of many historical books, including several bestsellers and the recipient of numerous national and international awards and has written opinion pieces for many publications including The Times, the New York Times and Time Magazine.

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UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation explores the events that led to the creation of Ukraine, examining crucial moments of Ukrainian and world history and how connected they have been - and continue to be - to this day.

In this compelling history, we see how the emergence of medieval states, the European discovery of America, the industrial and French revolutions, two world wars, the rise and collapse of totalitarian regimes and the 2022 Russian invasion, have all shaped Ukraine.

With the eyes of the world watching, understanding the past and present of this pivotal European nation has never been more pressing. In his new book, already a bestseller in Ukraine, Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak, Ukrainian intellectual and public historian, explores Ukraine's dramatic history, incredible fight for freedom and its place as an independent nation in our world today.

Résumé

'Both pioneering and fundamental. This is the essential history of Ukraine, from one of the greatest Ukrainian thinkers and scholars.'

Timothy Snyder #1 New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of On Tyranny

'Ukrainian historian Yaroslav Hrytsak's vivid, sweeping book lays bare the enduring pride that persuaded his countrymen to resist Russian aggression and offers grounds for hope.'

Luke Harding, Observer

With 'ambition and originality... [this it is written with both an] honesty and common sense that are the book's trademark.' Financial Times

'People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity.'
John Adams

UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation delves into the events that led to the creation of Ukraine, examining crucial moments of Ukrainian and world history and how connected they have been, and continue to be, to this day.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the world witnessed the 'creative, freewheeling, darkly humorous, and deeply resilient society' of contemporary Ukraine, and discovered more about a country with a history that is 'exceptionally rich in examples of survival, solidarity and resilience.'

In this timely and original history, already a bestseller in Ukraine, Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak, Ukrainian intellectual and public historian, tells the sweeping story of his nation through a meticulous examination of the major events, conflicts and developments that have shaped it over the course of centuries, exploring Ukraine's dramatic history, incredible fight for freedom and its place as an independent nation in our world today.

This book is a definitive story of Ukraine and its people, as told by one of its most celebrated voices.