An Orange Revolution

A Personal Journey Through Ukrainian History

Askold Krushnelnycky

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English

Harvill Secker
15 March 2006

European history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000

Timely, gripping, and hard-hitting- the inside story of the most important events in Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

In December 2004, the world watched as hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians gathered to defy the results of a transparently rigged presidential election. The charismatic popular candidate, Viktor Yushchenko, had been poisoned and disfigured by his opponents. The security forces threatened violent repression. But the demonstrators stayed and, as international pressure grew, the corrupt old regime that had been supported by Putin's Kremlin was deposed. It was the most significant moment for Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

An Orange Revolution is the gripping account of this historic uprising and the events that led to it. Ukraine was treated roughly by the twentieth century, occupied by the Germans and annexed by the Soviets. It saw guerrilla fighting after the Second World War and dissent was crushed by successive Communist administrations. Its history has been one of corruption, power struggles, organised crime, but a resiliently optimistic population.

Based on firsthand observation and interviews with major players and anonymous demonstrators alike, this is about a people who have forced a lasting change- judges who defied death threats, a murdered journalist, amateur musicians who composed an anthem for the people, and soldiers who staked their lives to back the opposition. An Orange Revolution also traces the story of the author's family, who paid a high price for speaking out.

An Orange Revolution is a captivating book about a defining moment in European history.

By: Askold Krushnelnycky
Imprint: Harvill Secker
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 265g
ISBN: 9780436206238
ISBN 10: 0436206234
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15 March 2006
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Askold Krushelnycky was born in London, the son of parents who were forced to flee Ukraine by the Second World War and the Cold War that followed. He has written as a foreign correspondent for the Independent, the Sunday Times, and the Chicago Tribune. He lives in Prague.

Reviews for An Orange Revolution: A Personal Journey Through Ukrainian History

A fast-paced account of Ukrainian history from the year dot until the revolution's end.a good story Economist This book is a great guide -- Marcus Tanner Independent [An] important and moving book... Ukraine has faded from the headlines. But Krushelnycky's book provides a powerful reminder of why we should care about it. It is the best guide to the subject and is likely to remain so for some time Daily Telegraph Krushelnycky vividly recreates the energy and carnival-like atmosphere of the revolution Irish Times