{"product_id":"ukraine-9781442609914","title":"Ukraine","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, the first edition of Orest Subtelny''s \u003ci\u003eUkraine\u003c\/i\u003e was published to international acclaim, as the definitive history of what was at that time a republic in the USSR. In the years since, the world has seen the dismantling of the Soviet bloc and the restoration of Ukraine''s independence - an event celebrated by Ukrainians around the world but which also heralded a time of tumultuous change for those in the homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile previous updates brought readers up to the year 2000, this new fourth edition includes an overview of Ukraine''s most recent history, focusing on the dramatic political, socio-economic, and cultural changes that occurred during the Kuchma and Yushchenko presidencies. It analyzes political developments - particularly the so-called Orange Revolution - and the institutional growth of the new state. Subtelny examines Ukraine''s entry into the era of globalization, looking at social and economic transformations, regional, ideological, and linguistic te\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An excellent history of Ukrainians.' -- Paul Robert Magocsi, Journal of Ukrainian Studies 'Orest Subtelny's Ukraine: A History is the standard work on the subject ... Enormously readable and eminently \"useable\" in many educational contexts, [it] is required reading for anyone interested in the emergence of a Ukrainian territory, identity, and state.' -- Myroslav Shkandrij, Canadian Book Review Annual '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.' -- Midwest Book Review 'The best history of Ukraine in English.' -- World Affairs Report\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408347996503,"sku":"9781442609914","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ukraine-9781442609914","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}