Ukraine: A History (Paperback)

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'An excellent history of Ukrainians.'

(Paul Robert Magocsi Journal of Ukrainian Studies )

'If the purpose of historical writing is to make people think reasonably about an issue, then students and general readers interested in the subject of this book will be grateful to its author. Orest Subtleny ... has written the best English-language history of Ukraine yet published.'

(Stephen Velchenko History )

'A fine, immensely readable book that should be on the bookshelf of anyone even remotely interested in Ukrainian history.'

(David R. Marples Edmonton Journal )

'The best history of Ukraine in English.'

(World Affairs Report ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

In 1988 Orest Subtelny's Ukraine was published to international acclaim, as the definitive history of what was at the time a state within the USSR. In the years since we have seen the dismantling of the Soviet bloc and the restoration of Ukraine's independence - a time of celebration for Ukrainians throughout the world, and of tumultuous change for those in the homeland.

With this new edition of Ukraine: A History, Subtelny revises the story up to the spring of 2000. A new chapter focuses on the achievements and failures of the new state and society in international affairs, internal politics, and economic and social development. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 678 pages
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press (December 7, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802067751
• ISBN-13: 978-0802067753
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #644,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who wants to learn about this fascinating land, October 13, 2001

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This review is from: Ukraine: A History (Paperback)

First published in 1988, Orest Subtelny's Ukraine: A History has again been newly updated in a third edition. This 736 page volume spans from the earliest times to the modern day, covering everything from ancient Greek colonization to the recent Ukraine diaspora. Orest Subtelny (Professor of History and Political Science at York University) goes into extreme depth and detail with a text that is significantly enhanced with maps, tables, and the occasional black-and-white photograph. Highly recommended for its lucidity, meticulous attention to detail, and scholarly precision, Ukraine: A History is a "must" for anyone who wants to learn about this fascinating land and its people.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely resourceful and detailed., January 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ukraine: A History (Paperback)

I am a student of Prof. Subtelny at York University. His book on Ukraine was easy to understand, very informative, and quite revealing. Not only is he a great author, but a fine professor as well.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Source for Ukrainian History, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ukraine: A History (Paperback)

Mr. Subtelny's "Ukraine: A History" rates a notch above Mr. Magosci's. Well-written and very readable. This is the volume one reaches for when facts on the Ukrainian history are required.