Plokhy, Serhii
The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141980614
- author:
- Plokhy, Serhii
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Regional & national history, Europe,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ukraine's complex history is revealed in this authoritative book, tracing the nation's story from the Viking era to the current conflict with Russia. Serhii Plokhy, a Harvard Professor and acclaimed author, explores the impact of empires on the landscape, language, and people of Ukraine, which has long been a meeting place of various powers. The result is a fascinating and multilayered account that sheds light on both Ukraine's past and its future.