Overcoming the past: a global history of Ukraine

Innovative and fundamental history of Ukraine from one of the leading public intellectuals. In this thorough work, which has become a bestseller in Ukraine, historian Yaroslav Hrytsak tells the large-scale history of the Ukrainian nation through a thorough analysis of the major events, conflicts, and changes that have shaped it over the centuries. Hrytsak created a rich, detailed, and most importantly, objective tapestry of a country that is constantly transforming. This edition, corrected and supplemented, offers an analysis of current events through the lens of Ukrainian and world history.

This book is the result of 15 years of work by Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak.
In it, the author meticulously prepares the past and calls for co-creation of modern Ukraine. He tries to understand himself and give readers an understanding of what and why is happening to us here and now, and what the future of the country can be.

What is this publication for?
To debunk myths, stereotypes and illusions about Ukraine.
To open new horizons and topics for understanding the past.
Find new vectors for the discussion about the present and future of Ukraine.