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Despite repeated warnings from the White House, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. Why did Putin start the war-and why has it unfolded in previously unimaginable ways? Ukrainians have resisted a superior military; the West has united, while Russia grows increasingly isolated.
Serhii Plokhy, a leading historian of Ukraine and the Cold War, offers a definitive account of this conflict, its origins, course, and the already apparent and possible future consequences. Though the current war began eight years before the all-out assault-on February 27, 2014, when Russian armed forces seized the building of the Crimean parliament-the roots of this conflict can be traced back even earlier, to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Providing a broad historical context and an examination of Ukraine and Russia's ideas and cultures, as well as domestic and international politics, Plokhy reveals that while this new Cold War was not inevitable, it was predictable.
Ukraine, Plokhy argues, has remained central to Russia's idea of itself even as Ukrainians have followed a radically different path. In a new international environment defined by the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the disintegration of the post-Cold War international order, and a resurgence of populist nationalism, Ukraine is now more than ever the most volatile fault line between authoritarianism and democratic Europe.
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Discover the gripping story behind the Russo-Ukrainian War in "The Return of History." This authoritative history book, written by the New York Times best-selling author Serhii Plokhy, takes you on a journey through Europe's largest military conflict since World War II. From Putin's unexpected invasion of Ukraine to the current consequences and future implications, Plokhy's comprehensive account will leave you captivated.
Uncover the secrets behind Russia's actions and the West's response as you delve into the origins and course of this conflict. Plokhy delves deep into the historical context, tracing the roots of the war back to post-Soviet tensions and the collapse of empires in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. By exploring Ukraine and Russia's ideas, cultures, and political landscapes, Plokhy unravels the complexities that led to this new Cold War.
With the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the disintegration of the post-Cold War international order, "The Return of History" highlights Ukraine's crucial role as the volatile fault line between authoritarianism and democratic Europe. As the world becomes more interconnected, understanding the dynamics of this conflict is essential for anyone concerned about global politics and international relations.
Don't miss out on this groundbreaking book that offers an insightful analysis of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Order your copy of "The Return of History" today and gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant conflicts of our time.
Order now and embark on a historical journey that will change your perspective on global geopolitics.
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