Vakhtang Kipiani The War of Two Truths Poles and Ukrainians in the Bloody Twentieth Century Book

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The topic of historical memory is always relevant, no matter what nation, ethnicity or state we are talking about. Unresolved acute issues of the common past of Ukraine and Poland today prevent both countries from making progress towards reconciliation without stumbling blocks. Under the cover of this book you will find facts, research results and reflections of leading experts on the problems of Ukrainian-Polish relations. The authors of the articles collected thanks to the popular science publication "Historical Truth", tried to illuminate the truth about the controversial events of the XX century in the history of the two nations. 

In particular, you will learn about: 

- the activities of the OUN and UPA, as well as the Armia Krajowa;

- the tragedy of Volhynia in 1943; 

- the "Vistula" action of 1947; 

- why Vasyl Stus wrote that he wanted to be a Pole;

- the efforts of Jerzy Giedroyc and other intellectuals in the search for truth through words. 

The book will be useful for everyone who wants to understand why the past divides Ukrainians and Poles and why our peoples will definitely agree on the end of the "war of two truths". 

Number of pages: 320.