UKRAINE The Forging of a Nation

'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 TyrannyUKRAINE 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.