Europe's Gate: 2,000 Years of History of Ukraine

About This Novel

Ukraine, situated on the fault line of civilizations on the western edge of the Eurasian steppe, was born where East and West met, and for many centuries was the gateway to Europe. When wars and conflicts come, the closed door of Europe becomes a barrier against invaders from the east or the west. When the door of Europe opens, Ukraine becomes a hub connecting Europe and Asia, east and west. Starting from the time of Herodotus, the land of Ukraine has witnessed the ups and downs of empires for two thousand years, and has experienced many changes in the world order. Sedentary and nomadic, Orthodox and Catholic... Different civilizations came into contact here, shaping Ukraine's unique border identity. It was the breadbasket of Europe, and it was also a battlefield for killings. From the Roman Empire to the Ottoman Empire, from the Habsburgs to the Romanovs, and even Hitler's Third Reich, each empire claimed Ukraine's land and wealth and left its mark on the land. To this day, Ukraine remains the focus of the conflict between East and West. Without understanding the complex forces that have shaped Eastern Europe for two millennia, it is impossible to see the current turmoil affecting the world. With sympathetic understanding, Ploki, the director of the Ukrainian Institute at Harvard University, writes about the two thousand years that the Gate of Europe has experienced and witnessed, filling in the missing piece of the puzzle for understanding the past, present and future of the East and the West.

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