Ukraine: The Forging of a Nation

By: Yaroslav Hrytsak

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Synopsis: A &“pioneering and fundamental&” (Timothy Snyder) new history of Ukraine from one of its leading public intellectuals When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the world witnessed the &“creative, freewheeling, darkly humorous, and deeply resilient society&” that is contemporary Ukraine. In this timely and original history, a bestseller in Ukraine, the historian Yaroslav Hrytsak 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. Hrytsak weaves a rich and detailed tapestry of a country in continual transformation. Ukraine is essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand Ukraine&’s dramatic past and its global significance--from the 17th-century Cossack uprising to the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and Ukrainian independence, and from the evolution of the Ukrainian language to the warning signs that anticipated Russia&’s 2022 invasion. This book is the definitive story of Ukraine and its people, as told by one of its most celebrated voices.