"A History of the East Slavs"

"A History of the East Slavs" explores the development of the peoples located in Eastern Europe, primarily Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians. It traces their origins from ancient tribes through medieval kingdoms, highlighting cultural, political, and social changes over centuries. The book examines how geography, invasions, and interactions with neighboring cultures shaped their identities and states, such as Kievan Rus’. It provides context for modern nations by understanding the historical roots, struggles, and overlaps that influenced East Slavic history and their shared heritage.