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The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine by Ralph Lister, Serhii Plokhy
3 reviews
tabbycattwrites's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
This was quite possibly one of the best (if not the best) historical non-fiction texts I've ever read. So much so that I purchased a hardcopy for a later reread and annotating. Mr. Plokhy's work is exceptionally well-researched and contextualized within the broader scope of European and global historical events, movements, and societal shifts. I would recommend this to anyone who is seeking insight into the causes and motivations driving the current Russo-Ukrainian war.
Content Warnings
Minor: Colonisation, Genocide, Death, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and Antisemitism
Information in this book is provided with the intent of edifying the reader. It portrays events in unflinching honesty.starrygoldeneyes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Slavery, Antisemitism, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Violence, Racial slurs, Cultural appropriation, Death, Deportation, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Grief, and Racism
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Police brutality
mscalls's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Religious bigotry, Slavery, War, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Classism, and Colonisation
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