In 1917, Jewish and Ukrainian activists worked to overcome previous mutual antagonism in an independent Ukraine, but the bold experiment ended in terrible failure as anarchic violence swept the countryside.This revised edition of the 1999 printing includes a new Foreword and Afterword by the author. Praise for the First Edition: ""A highly readable book, breaking new ground and attaining a degree of objectivity that might settle most of the thorny issues involved."" The Journal of Modern History ""A landmark book on Ukrainian-Jewish Relations.î Nationalities Papers ""A must for scholars and laymen alike."" Shofar ""AbramsonÍs impressive command of Ukrainian and Jewish sources lends itself to a critical shiftî Association for Jewish Studies Review ""AbramsonÍs book rises above national agendas to provide an objective analysis."" The Russian Review ñAbramson provides a serious, thoughtful, and carefully worded work¿the most balanced and complete existing account.î Kritika