{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-a-long-war-ukraines-fight-against-russian-domination-9780593840153","title":"A Brief History of a Long War: Ukraine's Fight Against Russian Domination","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated and comprehensive graphic history of Ukraine's centuries-long struggle against Russian domination, from the Middle Ages to today's devastating war, by an award-winning journalist and Ukrainian cultural historian\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine began long before the 2014 war that led to the Russia's invasion in 2022. The Ukrainian people have been subjected to systematic persecution and mass atrocities by Russian and Soviet authorities across centuries--from the linguicide of the Ukrainian language and censorship of literature in the 1860s to the Holomodor famine of the 1930s, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of a Long War\u003c\/i\u003e, distinguished Ukrainian scholar, activist, and journalist Mariam Naiem presents a panoramic overview of the major moments in this longstanding conflict. Alongside gripping accounts of the historical foundation of the modern Ukrainian state as we know it today, Naiem seamlessly incorporates current narratives about the harrowing realities of war and the lengths citizens must go to survive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing gorgeous illustrations by Ukrainian artists Yulia Vus and Ivan Kypibida, \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of a Long War\u003c\/i\u003e is an ode to the moments of resistance and resilience from the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia's oppressive, colonial history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariam Naiem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Speed Graphic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593840153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2025 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMariam Naiem\u003c\/b\u003e is an Afghan-Ukrainian scholar, activist, and journalist dedicated to educating the broad English-speaking community on the cultural and historical context of the Russian war in Ukraine. Through keynote speaking engagements, conferences, her own award-winning podcast, lectures, and more, Naiem's objective is to decolonize the discourse on Ukraine and center Ukrainian voices by deconstructing the colonial and racial aspects and practices of Russian culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYulia Vus\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eIvan Kypibida\u003c\/b\u003e are illustrators and cover designers based in Lyiv, Ukraine.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Mariam Naiem \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47629421609117,"sku":"9780593840153","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4e07cefe-1283-4d90-b65e-ff0eaeda0e80.jpg?v=1770188808","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-a-long-war-ukraines-fight-against-russian-domination-9780593840153","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}