This book presents eleven biographies of hetmans — the military and political leaders of Ukraine in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through their lives and destinies, readers will discover little-known and often forgotten pages of Ukrainian history and gain deeper insight into the era of the Hetmanate.

Glory and tragedy, courage and betrayal, outstanding talent and the whims of fortune are intricately intertwined in the stories of these remarkable figures. Though very different in character and political choices, each of them left a lasting mark on the history of the Ukrainian Hetmanate. Recalling their lives helps us better understand a complex and contradictory, yet heroic period, surrounded by an aura of legend and romance.

Third edition.

Length: 424 pages. Hardcover.