A review by xxstefaniereadsxx
Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine by Anna Reid
informative
medium-paced
3.0
This book covers a great span of history, from the 1200s to the 2020s. It particularly discusses the geography of Ukraine, and how borders have been an issue for them in establishing independence and a national identity for centuries. There were a couple of parts in here that really stood out to me, specifically the famine implemented by the Stalin regime and the activities of the people during World War II.
I didn't realize this book would have current events in it, such as the Russian invasion in 2022. I got this for a dollar at my favorite used bookstore, and I was expecting the information to cut off in the 2010s. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it included more recent events. All that I knew about Ukraine prior to reading this book was what I learned in college about their involvement in World War II. I learned a considerable amount of information about the history of the people of Ukraine, and I am glad about it. If you are looking to learn the same thing, this is a tremendous book.
I didn't realize this book would have current events in it, such as the Russian invasion in 2022. I got this for a dollar at my favorite used bookstore, and I was expecting the information to cut off in the 2010s. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it included more recent events. All that I knew about Ukraine prior to reading this book was what I learned in college about their involvement in World War II. I learned a considerable amount of information about the history of the people of Ukraine, and I am glad about it. If you are looking to learn the same thing, this is a tremendous book.