І.П. Крип'якевич "Богдан Хмельницький" (Історична повість)

The book is devoted to the historical role of Bohdan Khmelnytsky as the leader of the Liberation War of the Ukrainian people in 1648-1654. The author widely used such unique historical documents as chronicles, diary entries of participants and eyewitnesses of the described events, as well as Polish chronicles, royal charters, hetman's universals, historical research, which are not widely available to modern readers. Re-evaluating historical facts, the scientist comprehensively covers the life and work of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the course and stages of the Liberation War. The issues of organizing Zaporozhian troops - their number, military formations, weapons, fortification skills, strategy and tactics of combat operations are analyzed against a broad historical background.