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The Ukrainians

- Unexpected Nation
Af: Andrew Wilson Engelsk Paperback

The Ukrainians

- Unexpected Nation
Af: Andrew Wilson Engelsk Paperback
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As in many postcommunist states, politics in Ukraine revolves around the issue of national identity. Ukrainian nationalists see themselves as one of the world’s oldest and most civilized peoples, as “older brothers” to the younger Russian culture.Yet Ukraine became independent only in 1991, and Ukrainians often feel like a minority in their own country, where Russian is still the main language heard on the streets of the capital, Kiev. This book is a comprehensive guide to modern Ukraine and to the versions of its past propagated by both Russians and Ukrainians. Andrew Wilson provides the most acute, informed, and up-to-date account available of the Ukrainians and their country. Concentrating on the complex relation between Ukraine and Russia, the book begins with the myth of common origin in the early medieval era, then looks closely at the Ukrainian experience under the tsars and Soviets, the experience of minorities in the country, and the path to independence in 1991. Wilson also considers the history of Ukraine since 1991 and the continuing disputes over identity, culture, and religion. He examines the economic collapse under the first president, Leonid Kravchuk, and the attempts at recovery under his successor, Leonid Kuchma. Wilson explores the conflicts in Ukrainian society between the country’s Eurasian roots and its Western aspirations, as well as the significance of the presidential election of November 1999.
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As in many postcommunist states, politics in Ukraine revolves around the issue of national identity. Ukrainian nationalists see themselves as one of the world’s oldest and most civilized peoples, as “older brothers” to the younger Russian culture.Yet Ukraine became independent only in 1991, and Ukrainians often feel like a minority in their own country, where Russian is still the main language heard on the streets of the capital, Kiev. This book is a comprehensive guide to modern Ukraine and to the versions of its past propagated by both Russians and Ukrainians. Andrew Wilson provides the most acute, informed, and up-to-date account available of the Ukrainians and their country. Concentrating on the complex relation between Ukraine and Russia, the book begins with the myth of common origin in the early medieval era, then looks closely at the Ukrainian experience under the tsars and Soviets, the experience of minorities in the country, and the path to independence in 1991. Wilson also considers the history of Ukraine since 1991 and the continuing disputes over identity, culture, and religion. He examines the economic collapse under the first president, Leonid Kravchuk, and the attempts at recovery under his successor, Leonid Kuchma. Wilson explores the conflicts in Ukrainian society between the country’s Eurasian roots and its Western aspirations, as well as the significance of the presidential election of November 1999.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 480
ISBN-13: 9780300269406
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0300269404
Kategori: Verdenshistorie
Udg. Dato: 27 sep 2022
Længde: 39mm
Bredde: 196mm
Højde: 129mm
Forlag: Yale University Press
Oplagsdato: 27 sep 2022
Forfatter(e): Andrew Wilson
Forfatter(e) Andrew Wilson


Kategori Verdenshistorie


ISBN-13 9780300269406


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 480


Udgave


Længde 39mm


Bredde 196mm


Højde 129mm


Udg. Dato 27 sep 2022


Oplagsdato 27 sep 2022


Forlag Yale University Press