The Ukraine and the Ukrainians (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the historical, cultural, and geopolitical landscape of Ukraine and its people, dispelling common misconceptions and shedding light on their unique identity. Often mistakenly referred to as "Little Russia" or "South Russia," the author argues for the recognition of Ukraine as a distinct nation with a rich heritage and a complex history. The author traces the origins of the Ukrainian nation back to the ancient Kingdom of Kieff, challenging the notion that it was solely a Russian state. He highlights the Ukrainians' struggle for autonomy amidst centuries of domination by neighboring powers, including Lithuania, Poland, and Russia. The book explores the development of Ukrainian language and literature, emphasizing their distinctiveness from Russian and Polish, and underscores the resilience of Ukrainian culture despite periods of suppression. The geographical significance of Ukraine as a bridge between Europe and Asia is also examined, along with its abundant natural resources and economic potential. The author contends that Ukraine's strategic location and wealth have made it a target for control by larger powers, hindering its development as an independent nation. By providing a comprehensive overview of Ukraine's history, culture, and geopolitical importance, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of Eastern European history and the ongoing struggle for Ukrainian self-determination. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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