Ukraine is Europe's second state and this lavishly illustrated volume provides a concise and easy to read historical survey of the country from earliest times to the present. Each of the book's forty-six chapters is framed by a historical map, which graphically depicts the key elements of the chronological period or theme addressed within. In addition, the entire text is accompanied by over 300 historic photographs, line drawings, portraits, and reproductions of books and art works, which bring the rich past of Ukraine to life.

Rather than limiting his study to an examination of the country's numerically largest population - ethnic Ukrainians - acclaimed scholar Paul Robert Magocsi emphasizes the multicultural nature of Ukraine throughout its history. While ethnic Ukrainians figure prominently, Magocsi also deals with all the other peoples who live or who have lived within the borders of present-day Ukraine: Russians, Poles, Jews, Crimean Tatars, Germans (including Mennonites), and Greeks, among others. This book is not only an indispensable resource for European area and Slavic studies specialists; it is sure to appeal to people interested in having easy access to information about political, economic, and cultural development in Ukraine.

About the Author
Paul Robert Magocsi is a professor in the Departments of History and Political Science at the University of Toronto.

Reviews
'Magocsi has produced a carefully written and thoughtfully compiled volume, the first true illustrated history of Ukraine in a great many years and the first of its kind in English language.' -- Thomas M. Prymak, Journal of Ukrainian Studies 33-34: 2008-2009
"Robert Magocsi has remarkably succeeded in producing in one volume a well-written and interestingly illustrated volume of the history of Ukraine." -- Taras Hunczak * The Russian Review *
"Essential reading for anyone interested in European history and commerce." -- Henry S. Cohn * The Federal Lawyer *
"This well-written and handsome volume must be thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in Ukraine." -- Davis Daycock * Winnipeg Free Press *
"[Magocsi's] cartographic and bibliographic skills are superb, and his instinct for what readers need and want is unerring ... This is, in sum, a well crafted, much needed, extremely useful text." -- John-Paul Himka * Canadian Slavonic Papers *



Book Information
ISBN 9781442627567
Author Paul Robert Magocsi
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint University of Toronto Press
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 305mm * 171mm * 23mm