Ukraine: A History Direct

: Subtelny examines how a distinct Ukrainian identity survived and evolved even when the state itself did not exist on maps for long periods.

: The book details Ukraine's critical role as a food producer, which made it a target for control and led to tragedies like the Holodomor (a state-sponsored famine in the 1930s). Critical Reception Ukraine: A History

: Reviewers from the Journal of Ukrainian Studies and the Edmonton Journal praise the book as "immensely readable" and "an excellent history of Ukrainians." It is frequently cited as a "must-read" for understanding the historical roots of the current Russo-Ukrainian War . : Subtelny examines how a distinct Ukrainian identity