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'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 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 this nation. With the eyes
of the world watching, it has never been more crucial to understand
the this country. In his new book, already a bestseller in Ukraine,
Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak, Ukrainian intellectual and public
historian, explores Ukraine's dramatic past, incredible fights for
freedom and its place as a nation in our world today.
In this Ukrainian bestseller, now available in English for the
first time, Yaroslav Hrytsak examines the first three decades
(1856-86) in the life of Ivan Franko, a prominent writer, scholar,
journalist, and political activist who became an indisputable
leader in the forging of modern Ukrainian national identity.
Hrytsak does so against the background of small
communities-Franko's family, his native village, his colleagues,
the editors of periodicals for which he worked, and the
revolutionary circles with which he interacted-during a time when
multi-ethnic Habsburg Galicia evolved into several modern nations.
This volume will remain a recognized standard for the study of the
history of Ukraine and East Central Europe.
'History, stories, recipes and beautiful illustrations' - OLINA
HERCULES 'Christmas brings the indestructibility of hope in times
of the greatest hopelessness. As long as we celebrate this holiday,
we can neither be defeated nor destroyed. This is the message that
Ukraine is trying to convey to the world. And this is what our book
is about.' From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a
look back through the country's rich and troubled history through
the perspective of the festive season, this beautifully illustrated
and powerful book introduces readers to Ukraine's unique Christmas
traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a
fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of
the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the
strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others
try to take everything from you. 'Sings of the independence of
Ukraine yet ensures you feel the connecting hand of warmth,
understanding, and friendship ... So profoundly meaningful and
powerful, A Ukrainian Christmas ensures that you never lose sight
of the true meaning of these festivities and how important they are
in the lives of so many people' - LOVEREADING 'Richly illustrated
... from Christmas music to gifts and food, it introduces readers
to festive traditions followed in Ukraine' - Caroline Sanderson,
THE BOOKSELLER The Publisher is making a donation to the Disasters
Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on publication of
this book.
This book views the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity, from a broad
systemic perspective, as an ongoing process in which societal,
economic, political, and institutional developments are
intertwined. The Euromaidan and further developments, especially
the Russian aggression, accelerated the westward reorientation of
the economy, strengthened institutional checks and balances (for
instance, through decentralization), changed the main social
cleavage from an ethnolinguistic one to a division between urban
creative and "oligarchic" classes, reshaped identity towards
formation of a political nation, and increased the role of
modernizing forces, especially civil society. However, so far, the
Revolution has failed to bring about, despite some progress, a
critical mass of changes regarding the rule of law while much of
the economy remains rent-oriented. If modernizing forces are
prudently managed, Ukraine has a chance to move forward on an
evolutionary path. Otherwise, new conflicts are possible.
UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation 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.
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