Books by Serhii Plokhy

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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The Nuclear Age

The Nuclear Age

An Epic Race for Arms, Power and Survival

Serhii Plokhy
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Chernobyl Roulette

Chernobyl Roulette

A War Story

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2025
Chernobyl Roulette

Chernobyl Roulette

A War Story

Serhii Plokhy
Hardcover
Published: 2024
The Russo-Ukrainian War

The Russo-Ukrainian War

From the bestselling author of Chernobyl

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2023
Atoms and Ashes

Atoms and Ashes

From Bikini Atoll to Fukushima

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2023
The Frontline

The Frontline

Essays on Ukraine’s Past and Present

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2023
Nuclear Folly

Nuclear Folly

A New History of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2022
Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front

Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front

An Untold Story of World War II

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2020
Chernobyl

Chernobyl

History of a Tragedy

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2019
Lost Kingdom

Lost Kingdom

A History of Russian Nationalism from Ivan the Great to Vladimir Putin

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2018
The Man with the Poison Gun

The Man with the Poison Gun

A Cold War Spy Story

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2017
The Gates of Europe

The Gates of Europe

A History of Ukraine

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2016
The Last Empire

The Last Empire

The Final Days of the Soviet Union

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2015
Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine and Russia

Representations of the Past

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2014
The Origins of the Slavic Nations

The Origins of the Slavic Nations

Premodern Identities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus

Serhii Plokhy
Paperback
Published: 2010