The event took place on publication day of Professor Plokhy’s new book, The Russo-Ukrainian War, about which he spoke, in conversation with Professor Sir Richard J. Anyone wanting to understand why Russia and the West confront each other over the future of Ukraine will want to read Serhii Plokhy's reasoned, measured yet passionate account of Ukraine's historic role at the gates of Europe.The Royal Historical Society was honoured to host the distinguished historian of Ukraine, Professor Serhii Plokhy, at an event held on Tuesday 16 May. “This is present-minded history at its most urgent. Michael Ignatieff, Harvard Kennedy School of Government A pleasure to read, The Gates of Europe will take those familiar with the Moscow narrative on a mind expanding tour of Ukraine’s past.” Putin’s current policies as aggression against the wishes of the Ukrainian people, as well as the order established at the end of the Cold War. “Serhii Plokhy offers a short yet comprehensive history of Ukraine that contextualizes Mr. John Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine Plokhy’s authoritative study will be of great value to scholars, students, policy-makers, and the informed public alike in making sense of the contemporary Ukrainian imbroglio.” “For a comprehensive, engaging, and up-to-date history of Ukraine one could do no better than Serhii Plokhy’s aptly titled The Gates of Europe.
“Serhii Plokhy has produced a perfect new history of Ukraine for these troubled times-authoritative and innovative, but always clear and accessible, and a delight to read.” “From award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy, The Gates of Europe is the definitive history of Ukraine that helps us understand the country's past and the current crisis”Īndrew Wilson, Professor of Ukrainian Studies at University College London Publication: December 1st, 2015 by Basic Books.
A new book by Serhii Plokhii, The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine is now available!
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