Covers Ukrainian history from the earliest times to 2004 with emphasis on the modern period. Introduces Ukraine, through 700 entries, to the reader through a combination of general articles on population, geography, economy, politics, and culture; descriptions of institutions, cultural monuments, political parties, battles and wars; and biographical sketches of key individuals in politics, the arts and sciences, the church, and the military. Includes nine maps and a comprehensive chronology of Ukrainian history. Features the most extensive and up-to-date bibliography of English-language writings on Ukraine currently in print.