The Problems of the Ukraine (Classic Reprint)

Oleksander Shulhyn

ISBN 10: 1330399757 / ISBN 13: 9781330399750

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed historical and cultural overview of Ukraine, from an ethnographic and ethno-political perspective. The author, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, gives particular attention to the national identity of the Ukrainian people, demonstrating how it has flourished despite centuries of oppression. The book explores the development of Ukrainian identity, focusing on its unique ethnic, cultural and historical characteristics that differentiate it from Russian culture. The author also examines the economic life of Ukraine, discussing the country's natural resources and its role as a major agricultural producer. The author builds a strong case for Ukraineā s independence and argues that the Ukrainian people have a long and rich history, a distinct culture, and a strong will to self-determination. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Problems of the Ukraine (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330399757
• ISBN 13: 9781330399750
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of Russia

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Synopsis

The Problems of the Ukraine: A clear, historically grounded look at a people’s language, culture, and path to nationhood.

This comprehensive study examines the Ukrainian ethnology, national culture, economic life, and the will of the people, offering readers a grounded view of how Ukraine's identity has formed and evolved.

Spanning language, history, and social life, the work explains how Ukrainian identity differs from its neighbors and how its culture took shape under shifting political powers. It also traces efforts to revive literature, education, and national institutions, and how these efforts influenced political life and state-building.

Readers will gain a solid sense of the forces that shaped Ukraine’s people—from ancient settlements and language development to modern movements for self‑government and independence. The book connects cultural roots to political developments in a way that helps explain Ukraine’s place in Europe today.

• Understand the distinct Ukrainian language and its place in Slavic language history.
• Explore how national culture and literature contributed to a sense of identity.
• See how economic life and land reform relate to political goals and state formation.
• Follow the long arc of popular will, revolts, and constitutional movements across different empires.

Ideal for readers of history, Eastern European studies, and anyone seeking a clear context for Ukraine’s national development.