The gates of Europe

European gateway [ Abridged edition ]

History of Ukraine

author ： Sergei - Proch

Summary

《The Gates of Europe》（2015 year ） The history of Ukraine is elaborated in depth . This country straddles between Europe and Asia , Because of this unique geographical location , Ukraine has been conquered and ruled by many empires in history . The history of Ukraine is an important part of European history .

Suitable readers

* History lovers

* People interested in Russian Ukrainian relations

* People who care about democracy

Author's brief introduction

Sergei - Proch is a world-renowned expert in cold war research and the history of nuclear weapons development . He is also a history professor at Harvard University , It is also a book that has won many awards 《 Chernobyl 》 The author of .

This article mainly talks about ？ Uncovering the complex and moving history of Ukraine

Since the , The history of Ukraine can not be explained in a few words . By the Vikings 、 Mongols and Ottomans occupied , Between the kingdom of Poland and the Austrian and Russian empires , Ukraine has existed as an independent state for a short time , Often in turmoil and persecution . But after so much , The Ukrainian people have always maintained their own history and culture , Even though their language was once banned by the Russian Empire .

This article tells the story of the Ukrainian people , It is also a place in the East and the West 、 The story of the European region at the junction of Europe and Asia . As Ukraine is the main gateway to Europe , Its independence is very important , Its story is just as important . Through this paper , You will understand why there are territorial disputes between neighboring countries , And how the history of Ukraine and the history of the whole European continent are intertwined .

The first people who settled in Ukraine were nomadic tribes , They traded with the nearby Greek city states

This article will try to introduce you to Sergei - Proch is 《 The door to Europe 》 The history of Ukraine described in , It's a little provocative