This book is the first comprehensive biography of the prominent Ukrainian military commander and political figure Ivan Bohun. It is based on unique archival materials collected by the author over four decades in the archives of Ukraine, Russia, Poland, and Sweden.

In this study, Bohun emerges as a brilliant strategist and tactician with a distinctive military style. He consistently outmaneuvered his opponents, anticipating their actions several steps ahead, employing unexpected tactical innovations, and turning battlefields into traps for his enemies. His military career included campaigns against Polish, Muscovite, Hungarian, Moldavian, and Tatar forces, which places him among the notable European commanders of the early modern period. The guiding principle of Bohun’s life was the pursuit of Ukraine’s freedom and independence.

The publication is intended for scholars, educators, students, and all those interested in Ukrainian history and the figure of Ivan Bohun.

Length: 624 pages. Hardcover.