Serhii Plokhy Books
Serhii Plokhy is a Ukranian-American historian, author and expert on the history of Ukraine, Eastern Europe and the Cold War. He is a professor of Ukranian history at Harvard University and has published over twelve books, including The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union (2014) and The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine (2015).
What's Chernobyl about?
Chernobyl (2018) documents the 1986 nuclear meltdown that shook the Soviet Union. It is an insightful and meticulously researched work of history, drawing from newly opened archives to shed fresh light on the disaster. Piecing together the entire episode, Plokhy takes us from the fateful minutes before the disaster to the cleanup operation and, finally, the disintegration of the USSR.
Who should read Chernobyl?
- Fans of the HBO miniseries who want to dig deeper
- Those born after the disaster, trying to make sense of its consequences
- Nuclear power plant operators
What's The Gates of Europe about?
The Gates of Europe (2015) offers a compelling overview of the history of Ukraine, a nation which lies between the East and the West. Due to this unique geographic position, Ukraine has been fought over and subjugated by a long line of imperial forces throughout history. Indeed, the history of Ukraine is one of the most important facets in the history of Europe.
Who should read The Gates of Europe?
- History buffs
- People curious about Russian-Ukrainian relations
- Anyone interested in democracy