In 1917, Jewish and Ukrainian activists worked to overcome previous mutual antagonism in an independent Ukraine, but the bold experiment ended in terrible failure as anarchic violence swept the countryside.This revised edition of the 1999 printing includes a new Foreword and Afterword by the author. Praise for the First Edition: ""A highly readable book, breaking new ground and attaining a degree of objectivity that might settle most of the thorny issues involved."" The Journal of Modern History ""A landmark book on Ukrainian-Jewish Relations. Nationalities Papers ""A must for scholars and laymen alike."" Shofar ""Abramson s impressive command of Ukrainian and Jewish sources lends itself to a critical shift Association for Jewish Studies Review ""Abramson s book rises above national agendas to provide an objective analysis."" The Russian Review Abramson provides a serious, thoughtful, and carefully worded workfthe most balanced and complete existing account. Kritika