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The Gates Of Europe: A History Of Ukraine
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Ukraine Is Currently Embroiled In A Tense Fight With Russia To Preserve Its Territorial Integrity And Political Independence. But Today'S Conflict Is Only The Latest In A Long History Of Battles Over Ukraine'S Territory And Its Existence As A Sovereign Nation. As The Awardwinning Historian Serhii Plokhy Argues In The Gates Of Europe, We Must Examine Ukraine'S Past In Order To Understand Its Present And Future.Situated Between Central Europe, Russia, And The Middle East, Ukraine Was Shaped By The Empires That Used It As A Strategic Gateway Between East And West From The Roman And Ottoman Empires To The Third Reich And The Soviet Union. For Centuries, Ukraine Has Been A Meeting Place Of Various Cultures. The Mixing Of Sedentary And Nomadic Peoples And Christianity And Islam On The Steppe Borderland Produced The Class Of Ferocious Warriors Known As The Cossacks, For Example, While The Encounter Between The Catholic And Orthodox Churches Created A Religious Tradition That Bridges Western And Eastern Christianity. Ukraine Has Also Been A Home To Millions Of Jews, Serving As The Birthplace Of Hassidism And As One Of The Killing Fields Of The Holocaust.Plokhy Examines The History Of Ukraine'S Search For Its Identity Through The Lives Of The Major Figures In Ukrainian History: Prince Yaroslav The Wise Of Kyiv, Whose Daughter Anna Became Queen Of France; The Cossack Ruler Ivan Mazepa, Who Was Immortalized In The Poems Of Byron And Pushkin; Nikita Khrushchev And His Protegeturnednemesis Leonid Brezhnev, Who Called Ukraine Their Home; And The Heroes Of The Maidan Protests Of 2013 And 2014, Who Embody The Current Struggle Over Ukraine'S Future.As Plokhy Explains, Today'S Crisis Is A Tragic Case Of History Repeating Itself, As Ukraine Once Again Finds Itself In The Center Of The Battle Of Global Proportions. An Authoritative History Of This Vital Country, The Gates Of Europe Provides A Unique Insight Into The Origins Of The Most Dangerous International Crisis Since The End Of The Cold War.
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- Q: What is 'The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine' about? A: The book explores Ukraine's history, focusing on its struggle for territorial integrity and political independence, particularly in the context of its ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Serhii Plokhy, an award-winning historian recognized for his insights into Ukrainian history.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 1, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under 'Europe'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Acceptable' condition.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes of identity, cultural history, and the geopolitical significance of Ukraine throughout various historical periods.
- Q: Does the book include any notable historical figures? A: Yes, it discusses important figures such as Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Cossack ruler Ivan Mazepa, and leaders like Nikita Khrushchev.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Ukrainian history? A: Yes, the book is written to be accessible and provides context for readers new to the subject.