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The work of the prominent artist and public figure Mykola Arkas is a great historiographical monument of the early twentieth century. Conceived in 1901 as an essay for the education of his grandson Mykola, it has evolved into a broad and profound study of Ukrainian history. Arkas's goal in creating this book was to present the history of Ukraine in the most accessible form, understandable even to an unprepared reader.

Printed after the second, 1912 edition in Krakow with drawings selected by the author.

The book is convenient for daily use and study of the history of Ukraine.