Kotsur A. The idea of statehood in historical thought and sociopolitical life of Ukraine in the late XVIII - early XX c.

The dissertation researches statehood ideas in historical thought and sociopolitical life of Ukraine in the late XVIII - early XX c. within main historiographic periods. A comprehensive analysis was directed at peculiarities of national renaissance in the context of sociopolitical life of Ukraine, as well as the place of Ukrainian idea within the revival. Considerable attention is paid to elucidating the problem of Ukrainian statehood in historical studies, the state of Ukrainian intellectual and cultural elite, and research centers for Ukrainian studies. The book characterizes Narodnyk, Conservative, and National orientation in historical and sociopolitical thought in Ukraine. Statehood idea is assessed through programs and activity of national-democratic unions and political parties. The author stresses upon a number of disputed issues and historiographic problems.