La tragédie ukrainienne examines the tumultuous period of Ukrainian history from 1917 to 1921, focusing on the revolutionary upheavals that shaped the nation’s early independence efforts. Author Jean Pélissier draws on archival sources to narrate the political, social, military and cultural struggles faced by Ukrainians as they sought sovereignty amid the collapse of empires and the competing interests of neighboring powers. The work situates these events within the broader context of Eastern European turmoil after World War I, highlighting the aspirations and tragedies that defined the struggle for a Ukrainian state. Originally published in French in 1988 by the Bibliothèque ukrainienne Symon Petlura in Paris, the 155‑page volume offers readers a concise yet detailed account of a pivotal chapter in Ukraine’s past, making it valuable for scholars and general readers interested in modern European history.