Lost Kingdom: The Quest for Empire and the Making of the Russian Nation by Serhii Plokhy

Lost Kingdom: The Quest for Empire and the Making of the Russian Nation

Serhii Plokhy

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This book is ideal for readers intrigued by how historical empires shape modern geopolitical conflicts and national identity, blending scholarly depth with a narrative that connects past ambitions to present-day power struggles.

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In 2014, Russia annexed the Crimea and attempted to seize a portion of Ukraine. While the world watched in outrage, this blatant violation of national sovereignty was only the latest iteration of a centuries-long effort to expand Russian boundarie...

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