The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine by Serhii Plokhy

The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine Reviews

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  The Curmudgeon

  The history of Ukraine is so complicated that most Ukrainians do not understand it. It seems that Ukraine has changed its borders at least once every century and has also changed its name a few times. It is best described as a fallen medieval country which took over 700
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  Oksana Piaseckyj

  I believe John Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, best characterizes the book with his critique, quote “Serhii Plokhy offers a short yet comprehensive history of Ukraine that contextualizes Mr. Putin's current policies as aggression against the wishes of the Ukrainian
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  T. J. Mathews

  This book is a must read for anyone interested in learning about the roots of the current Russo Ukrainian war. The Ukraine is situated at the center of the 'Old World' and as such has been invaded over the centuries from every direction and occupied by just about
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  Robert Shannon

  Recommend it.
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  Varda Whitebird

  Serhii Plokhy’s The Gates of Europe is the most approachable and comprehensive History of Ukraine available. I find it very easy and interesting reading. This text was recommended by Political Philosopher Vlad Vexler and I certainly appreciate the recommendation.
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  M

  I love this book. It gives you so much information about the history of Ukraine. The chapters are full of information and the author addresses all aspects of the history of this country: economy, culture, language and literature. Really a thorough approach. My only caveat
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  Graham H. Seibert

  Most of the major themes in Ukraine's history over the past several hundred years parallel those of Western Europe. There is a west to east gradation. The Enlightenment had a strong impact in Poland, somewhat less in Ukraine, and less than that in Russia. Likewise the
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  R socal

  I practically couldn't put this book down. This history of Ukraine brings to life even the courage and emotion of the Ukrainian people during Putin's invasion. It's as if Putin is trying to snuff out 1,000 years of collective national aspiration. In a work like