The History of Ukraine: Nomads, Empires, and Identity | Paperback Book
The History of Ukraine: Nomads, Empires, and Identity | Paperback Book
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This book provides an overview of Ukraine's history over 5,000 years, from ancient settlements to modern times. It discusses cultural, political, and social developments in the region.
Key Topics Covered:
- Prehistoric and Ancient Periods: Sites associated with the Trypillia culture and Scythian artifacts.
- Kievan Rus' Era: The dynasty's influences and connections to Byzantine traditions.
- Cossack Period: Uprisings and their role in regional autonomy.
- 19th Century: Literary figures like Taras Shevchenko and cultural expressions.
- Imperial Interactions: Relations with neighboring powers, including Polish, Russian, and Ottoman influences.
Additional Historical Points:
- Trade and Exchanges: Interactions with Greek colonists and steppe nomads.
- Mongol Invasions: Impacts on cities like Kyiv.
- Administrative Changes: Policies under rulers like Catherine the Great.
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Book Features:
- Comprehensive Timeline: Explores major eras and figures.
- Intended Audience: Suitable for those interested in Eastern European history and cultural resilience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW AND EARLIEST HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
- Earliest traces of human activity in the region
- Influence of rivers and steppe lands on migration
- Paleolithic artifacts and the transition to the Mesolithic
CHAPTER 2: THE NEOLITHIC PERIOD AND THE CUCUTENI-TRYPILLIA CULTURE
- Adoption of farming and permanent settlements
- Remarkable pottery and artistic achievements
- Social organization and decline of the culture
CHAPTER 3: EARLY BRONZE TO IRON AGE CULTURES AND STEPPE SOCIETIES
- Introduction of metalworking and its impacts
- Trade networks linking East and West
- Interaction between settled communities and nomads
CHAPTER 4: GREEK COLONIES, SCYTHIANS, AND SARMATIANS
- Foundation of Greek colonies on the Black Sea coast
- Scythian dominance and cultural influences
- Sarmatian incursions and their legacy
CHAPTER 5: THE EARLY SLAVIC TRIBES AND THE FORMATION OF KIEVAN RUS
- Origins of the Slavic peoples
- Transition from tribal groups to structured principalities
- Kyiv’s emergence as a major center
CHAPTER 6: THE REIGN OF THE VARANGIAN PRINCES AND THE CHRISTIANIZATION OF RUS
- Role of Viking (Varangian) influences in governance
- Volodymyr the Great’s conversion to Christianity
- Cultural and religious ramifications of Christianization
CHAPTER 7: THE GOLDEN AGE OF KIEVAN RUS AND ITS CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Reign of Yaroslav the Wise and legal reforms
- Expansion of literacy, architecture, and trade
- Flourishing of religious art and manuscript culture
CHAPTER 8: THE DECLINE OF KIEVAN RUS AND THE MONGOL INFLUENCE
- Fragmentation into regional principalities
- Mongol invasion and establishment of tribute systems
- Long-term effects on political and social structures
CHAPTER 9: THE RISE OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF LITHUANIA AND POLISH INFLUENCE
- Consolidation of power by Lithuanian rulers
- Union with Poland and religious diversity
- Integration of Ukrainian lands under new governance
CHAPTER 10: THE POLISH-LITHUANIAN COMMONWEALTH AND THE EMERGENCE OF THE COSSACKS
- Nobility and social hierarchies under the Commonwealth
- Origins of the Cossack communities
- Military service and defense of the steppe frontier
CHAPTER 11: THE COSSACK HETMANATE AND BOHDAN KHMELNYTSKY
- Formation of the Hetmanate as a Cossack state
- Khmelnytsky’s uprising against Polish rule
- Diplomatic and military strategies of the Cossacks
CHAPTER 12: SHIFTS IN POWER: THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE AND THE FATE OF THE HETMANATE
- Treaties and alignments with Moscow
- Gradual erosion of Cossack autonomy
- Social and cultural changes under imperial influence
CHAPTER 13: THE 18TH CENTURY: CATHERINE THE GREAT AND THE PARTITIONING OF SURROUNDING LANDS
- Expansion of the Russian Empire’s borders
- Reforms impacting serfs and nobility
- Political restructuring and centralization
CHAPTER 14: THE 19TH CENTURY: SERFDOM, NATIONAL MOVEMENTS, AND CULTURAL REVIVAL
- Conditions of the peasantry and serfdom
- Emergence of Ukrainian cultural and linguistic revival
- Influence of European revolutionary ideas
CHAPTER 15: THE INFLUENCE OF ROMANTICISM AND THE GROWTH OF UKRAINIAN IDENTITY
- Romantic literary trends and folklore rediscovery
- Taras Shevchenko’s role in national consciousness
- Spread of historical and cultural awareness
CHAPTER 16: THE LATE 19TH CENTURY: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHANGES UNDER IMPERIAL RULE
- Industrial development and urbanization
- Shifts in land ownership and class structures
- Emergence of new social and political movements
CHAPTER 17: NATIONAL AWAKENING AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS BEFORE THE 20TH CENTURY
- Formation of Ukrainian political parties
- Role of intellectuals in public discourse
- Increasing calls for autonomy and recognition
CHAPTER 18: INTELLECTUAL CURRENTS AND LITERARY FIGURES IN THE 19TH CENTURY
- Advancement of education and academic societies
- Key writers, poets, and thinkers shaping public opinion
- Socio-political undercurrents fueling national aspirations
CHAPTER 19: EARLY 20TH CENTURY TENSIONS (PRE-WWI) – SETTING THE STAGE
- Growing unrest and social fractures
- Ethnic diversity and competing loyalties
- Economic pressures leading up to the global conflict
CHAPTER 20: SUMMARY OF PRE-MODERN TRANSFORMATIONS AND CULTURAL LEGACY
- Review of influences shaping Ukrainian lands
- Lasting cultural and historical contributions
- Foundations for future developments and statehood
Product Details
Dimensions: 5.8 × 8.3 inches / 15.24 x 22.86 cm
Cover: Paperback

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