Lost Kingdom
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Lost Kingdom
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Lost Kingdom
An astonishingly wide-ranging history of Russian nationalism from a pre-eminent scholar of Eastern Europe.
In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and attempted to seize a portion of Ukraine. While the world watched in outrage, this violation of national sovereignty was in fact only the latest iteration of a centuries-long effort to expand Russian boundaries and create a pan-Russian nation. In Lost Kingdom, award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy argues that we can only understand the merging of imperialism and nationalism in Russia today by delving into its history.
Spanning over two thousand years, from the end of the Mongol rule to the present day, Plokhy shows how leaders from Ivan the Terrible to Joseph Stalin to Vladimir Putin have exploited existing forms of identity, warfare, and territorial expansion to achieve imperial supremacy.
A strikingly ambitious book, Lost Kingdom chronicles the long and belligerent history of Russia's empire and nation-building quest.
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Lost Kingdom by Serhii Plokhy is praised for providing a fascinating account of Russian nationalism and its evolution through history. The book connects historical events with contemporary geopolitical issues, making it a timely read. Critics commend Plokhy's erudition and ability to link the distant past with modern Russia, offering insights into the challenges facing the country today.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141983134
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 September 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 315g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Serhii Plokhy is Professor of History at Harvard University and a leading authority on the Cold War and nuclear history. His books include the Baillie Gifford award-winner Chernobyl- History of a Tragedy, Nuclear Folly, The Gates of Europe, Lost Kingdom and The Last Empire.
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