Ukraine Digital Book Collection Freely-Available Online Until April 15th 2022

Exact Editions is assembling and providing access to a digital collection of non-fiction books related to the history and culture of Ukraine in support of the Ukrainian people during these difficult times. The content will be available for global access through the web until April 15th 2022, offering a thorough understanding to those seeking further knowledge.

The collection currently contains 18 books from Yale University Press, Edinburgh University Press, Reaktion, Hurst, Central European University Press, Cambridge Scholars Publishing and Open Book Publishers. The books are written by specialists in European history, Russian studies, political science, Islamic history and art and film. After the period of public open access, there will remain a page with bibliographic details and links to websites from which the titles can be purchased.

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Roman Petrov, Professor in EU Law at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy said: "This Ukraine Digital Book Collection is a great idea… This collection helps to comprehend Ukrainian history, culture and spirit for the world audience."

Professor Philippe Sands, QC said: “The Ukraine Digital Books Collection is a wonderful project. I encourage readers everywhere to consult these books and deepen their understanding of Ukraine's history and culture.”

Samuel A. Greene, King's College London and Graeme B. Robertson, UNC Chapel Hill said: “By making resources on Ukrainian and regional politics and culture freely available at this time, the Ukraine Digital Books Collection will empower readers to understand and engage more deeply with Ukraine at this moment of crisis for the country and its people.”

Emily Poznanski, Director of CEU Press, Vienna said: “We are pleased to join the Ukraine Digital Books Collection, which shares free content on the history and culture of Ukraine. The aspiration to provide free access to knowledge… is one we strongly support.”

Adam Hodgkin, Chairman and Co-Founder of Exact Editions commented: “We all need to know more about the history and culture of Ukraine and the political landscape of Russia. We’re proud to be working with internationally prestigious publishers to offer readers such an educational tool.”

About Exact Editions

Exact Editions is a digital publishing company based in London. It is a team of producers, developers and designers that turns periodicals and books into dynamic, user-friendly digital editions. Exact Editions specialises in digitising content, selling subscriptions and providing streaming solutions across web, iOS and Android platforms. Exact Editions are also the innovators of ‘Reading Rooms’ technology, so publishers can provide streaming, time-limited, access to digital editions.

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