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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Ukraine’s region was first settled by nomadic tribes who traded with the nearby early Greek colonies.
Chapter 3: By the late tenth century, the region had become a flourishing strand in the broader European tapestry.
Chapter 4: The Cossacks succeeded in forging an independent state between two rising empires.
Chapter 5: In the Age of Reason, Ukraine was repeatedly split between the Commonwealth and Russia.
Chapter 6: The twentieth century witnessed some of the worst devastation across Ukraine.
Chapter 7: Post-Soviet Ukraine has continued grappling with Russian influence while striving toward full membership in the EU.
Description
The Gates of Europe (2015) offers a compelling overview of the history of Ukraine, a nation which lies between the East and the West. Due to this unique geographic position, Ukraine has been fought over and subjugated by a long line of imperial forces throughout history. Indeed, the history of Ukraine is one of the most important facets in the history of Europe.
Who Should Listen
- History buffs
- People curious about Russian-Ukrainian relations
- Anyone interested in democracy