From the Publisher
"Serhy Yekelchyk shares his outstanding expertise that helps understand the complex overlaps and developments that shape the historical and political environment in contemporary Ukraine." — New Books Network
"It's an ABC of the current conflict and the war, written by a very good historian." — Serhii Plokhy, FiveBooks.com"There is no better book to start reading on the background of the current war. If you have time to read only one book on this topic, this is it." — Mark Edele, The Conversation "Excellent... a succinct, lucid text that is ideal for newcomers to recent Ukrainian events." —The Financial Times"This reliable and accessible sourcebook by an accomplished and gifted Ukrainian historian beautifully conveys the knowledge we need to prevent misunderstandings, avoid stereotypes, and decode propaganda. It should be on the desk, the bedside, or the airplane tray table of everyone who is working to undersand Ukraine or to help Europe resolve its major crisis." —Timothy Snyder, author of Bloodlands and Black Earth