Abt. Geschichtswissenschaft

 "Die übersehene Nation" (2025) by Martin Schulze Wessel 

Martin Schulze Wessel’s "Die übersehene Nation. Deutschland und die Ukraine seit dem 19. Jahrhundert" offers an accessible entry point for readers who want to approach Ukrainian history from a perspective other than seeing it as merely an extension of Russian history. Tracing German–Ukrainian relations from the late nineteenth century to the present, the book highlights a long and asymmetrical relationship shaped by political interests, shifting perceptions, and persistent blind spots in German historical culture. Schulze Wessel presents Ukraine as an active historical actor while also addressing Germany’s responsibility in shaping the current situation. Clearly written and analytically sharp, this study is highly recommended for anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of Ukrainian history and the historical depth of German–Ukrainian entanglements.

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