{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-ukraine-a-singular-people-within-the-crucible-of-empires-paperback","title":"A Brief History of Ukraine: A Singular People Within the Crucible of Empires - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDominic Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the second largest country in Europe, and it's dominating the headlines... but how much do you really know about Ukraine's fascinating history?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUkraine is the second largest country in Europe, yet we hear little about it until disaster strikes. But with its lush, fertile fields and fast-flowing rivers, it's a place of beauty and history that deserves to be understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe often hear about conflict in the region, but did you know that there's a logical reason for that?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUkraine has few geographical barriers, and as such, its history is scattered with stories of conflict caused by clashing civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut despite its tumultuous history, the country has \u003cstrong\u003ea depth of resilience that has allowed it to thrive and carve out a unique identity\u003c\/strong\u003e... no matter what has happened around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Ukraine has served as a crossroads for different cultures, it has absorbed a diverse array of languages, cuisines, laws, and fashions, making it a country with a clear and distinct voice of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered what separates Ukraine from Russia and makes it stand out as a unique culture, now is the time to \u003cstrong\u003edelve into one of the most fascinating histories in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e... and you're in just the right place to do exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive potted history\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first civilization known to have occupied Ukraine - and how it influenced the story that would unravel over years to come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere the terms 'Left-Bank Ukraine' and 'Right-Bank Ukraine' come from... and why they're still relevant today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe role Attila the Hun played in Ukraine's history (plus why everything you've been told about him is wrong)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'The Golden Horde' - plus what gave them their name and how they influenced the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of religion in developing the Ukraine we know today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe true significance of the Pereyaslav Agreement of 1654 - and the astounding effect it had on the country's culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete understanding of the influence of the Tsar reign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of literature and how it affected Ukrainian culture and politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe full story of growth and industrialization in Ukraine that brought it to where it is today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUkraine is in our consciousness for a range of specific reasons... But there's a huge depth to its past that brings it to where it is now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeepen your understanding, broaden your horizons, and see the picture in full color... Delve into Ukraine's past and discover what most history books leave out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the full story behind a truly remarkable country: Scroll up and click \"Add to Cart\" right now.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779610083616,"sku":"9781915710055","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/14bf8ac37ff842aa4d89f7b182e6cd6c.webp?v=1780518257","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-ukraine-a-singular-people-within-the-crucible-of-empires-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}