Chernobyl Roulette

A War Story

(Author) Serhii Plokhy
Format: Hardcover
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The acclaimed winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize returns to Chernobyl to tell the gripping story of thirty-five days of warOn 24 February 2022, the first day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, armoured vehicles approached the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine. It was the most direct way for them to reach the capital - and an extraordinarily reckless[Bokinfo].

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241681251
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Sept. 3, 2024

Serhii Plokhy

Serhii Plokhy is a renowned Ukrainian-American historian and author known for his works on Eastern European history, particularly the history of Ukraine and Russia. He is a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard University and has published numerous books on the topic.

Plokhy's most notable works include "The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union" and "Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe." His writing style is characterized by meticulous research, insightful analysis, and engaging storytelling.

Plokhy's contributions to literature include shedding light on important but often overlooked events in Eastern European history and providing new perspectives on key moments in the region's past. His work has had a significant impact on the study of Ukrainian and Russian history, influencing scholars and readers alike.

His most famous work, "Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe," explores the causes and consequences of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, offering a comprehensive and compelling account of one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.

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