The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine by Serhii Plokhy (English) Paperback B

Description: The Gates of Europe by Serhii Plokhy A New York Times bestseller, this definitive history of Ukraine is "an exemplary account of Europes least-known large country" (Wall Street Journal). As Ukraine is embroiled in an ongoing struggle with Russia to preserve its territorial integrity and political independence, celebrated historian Serhii Plokhy explains that todays crisis is a case of history repeating itself: the Ukrainian conflict is only the latest in a long history of turmoil over Ukraines sovereignty. Situated between Central Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, Ukraine has been shaped by empires that exploited the nation as a strategic gateway between East and West--from the Romans and Ottomans to the Third Reich and the Soviet Union. In The Gates of Europe, Plokhy examines Ukraines search for its identity through the lives of major Ukrainian historical figures, from its heroes to its conquerors.This revised edition includes new material that brings this definitive history up to the present. As Ukraine once again finds itself at the center of global attention, Plokhy brings its history to vivid life as he connects the nations past with its present and future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Serhii Plokhy is the Mykhailo Hrushevsky Professor of Ukrainian History and director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University. The New York Times bestselling author of The Gates of Europe and Nuclear Folly, Plokhy is an award-winning author of numerous books. He lives in Burlington, Massachusetts. Review "[An] exemplary account of Europes least-known large country... one of the joys of reading the The Gates of Europe is that what might seem a dense account of distant events involving unfamiliar places and people is leavened by aphorism and anecdote."--Wall Street Journal"[A] concise, highly readable history of Ukraine...a lively narrative peopled with a colorful cast of Norse and Mongol marauders, free-booting Cossacks, kings, conquerors and dictators, and conflicted 19th century intellectuals who believed fervently in a Ukrainian cultural identity but were fatally divided as to how that cultural identity could evolve into national entity."--Washington Times"A masterly surveyor of Ukrainian history."--Independent (UK)"A sympathetic survey of the history of Ukraine along the East-West divide, from ancient divisions to present turmoil.... A straightforward, useful work that looks frankly at Ukraines ongoing "price of freedom" against the rapacious, destabilizing force of Russia."--Kirkus Reviews"An assured and authoritative survey that spans ancient Greek times to the present day."--Financial Times"For a comprehensive, engaging, and up-to-date history of Ukraine one could do no better than Serhii Plokhys aptly titled The Gates of Europe. Plokhys authoritative study will be of great value to scholars, students, policy-makers, and the informed public alike in making sense of the contemporary Ukrainian imbroglio."--Norman M. Naimark, Stanford University"Injecting appropriate nuance and complexity into a single-volume overview of 2,000 years of Ukrainian history is no small task, but Plokhy approaches this charge with dexterity and skill.... Plokhys work serves as a welcome introduction to Ukraines ethnic and national history."--Publishers Weekly"Readers can find no better place to turn than Plokhys new book.... Plokhy navigates the subject with grace and aplomb."--Foreign Affairs"The timeframe and subjects covered here are extraordinary...students, academics, and readers with a general knowledge of Ukraine will appreciate. Alternatively, chapters can be read independently, allowing those with a strong interest in the subject to focus on a specific era of Ukraines history."--Library Journal"This is present-minded history at its most urgent. Anyone wanting to understand why Russia and the West confront each other over the future of Ukraine will want to read Serhii Plokhys reasoned, measured yet passionate account of Ukraines historic role at the gates of Europe."--Michael Ignatieff, Harvard Kennedy School of Government"[An] admirable new history.... In his elegant and careful exposition of Ukraines past, Mr. Plokhy has also provided some signposts to the future."--Economist"Complex and nuanced, refreshingly revisionist and lucid, this is a compelling and outstanding short history of the blood-soaked land that has so often been the battlefield and breadbasket of Europe."--Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar"Elegantly written."--New York Review of Books Review Quote "This is present-minded history at its most urgent. Anyone wanting to understand why Russia and the West confront each other over the future of Ukraine will want to read Serhii Plokhys reasoned, measured yet passionate account of Ukraines historic role at the gates of Europe."-- Michael Ignatieff, Harvard Kennedy School of Government Details ISBN1541675649 Author Serhii Plokhy Short Title The Gates of Europe Publisher Basic Books Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1541675649 ISBN-13 9781541675643 Format Paperback Subtitle A History of Ukraine DEWEY 947.7 Pages 448 Imprint Basic Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-05-25 NZ Release Date 2021-05-25 US Release Date 2021-05-25 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Edition Description Revised ed. Publication Date 2021-05-25 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132006239;

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