This book explores the socio-political life of Russian-ruled Ukraine at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The author traces the development of the Ukrainian national liberation movement during this period, placing it within the broader context of other national movements in Central and Eastern Europe. Special attention is given to the struggle of Ukrainian intellectuals against the Russian Empire and imperial public opinion, as well as to the transformation of Ukrainian political thought — from federalist ideas to the vision of full national independence.

Each chapter is supplemented with additional reference materials, including a glossary of key terms, thematic quotations from European national activists and scholars of national life, and brief biographical notes on the individuals mentioned.

The book is intended for all readers interested in the evolution of socio-political thought, the modern Ukrainian national movement, and the history of Ukraine in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Length: 192 pages. Hardcover.