War and Rebellion

Where it surfaces

• Chapter II

  The chapter foreshadows a major Cossack uprising, with Hmelnitski's escape and the restless Cossack crowds in Chigirin.

• Chapter V

  Undercurrents of rebellion are present: Bogun's movements, Cossack desertions to the Saitch, and Hmelnitski's flight, though the prince does not yet see them as a major threat.

• Chapter VI

  The chapter is steeped in the anticipation of war, with reports of Cossack unrest, Hmelnitski's activities, and the prince's preparations for conflict.

• VIII

  The chapter centers on Hmelnitski's preparations for war, the division of the Ukraine, and the impending conflict between the Commonwealth and the Cossacks.

• Chapter IX

  The chapter is steeped in the imminent threat of war, with Grodzitski detailing the Cossack mobilization and the coming conflict.

• The Battle on the Island

  The chapter depicts a violent skirmish between Polish forces and Cossack-Tartar rebels, highlighting the brutality of the uprising.

• XII

  Hmelnitski justifies his uprising as a response to oppression, while Skshetuski condemns it as treason.

• XIII

  The chapter depicts the formal march of the Cossack and Tartar armies, the beginning of open war, and the strategic maneuvering before battle.

• Chapter XIV

  The chapter details the mutiny of registered Cossacks and the violent struggle between loyalists and rebels.

• Chapter XV

  The chapter depicts the chaos of Hmelnitski's rebellion, the brutality of the campaign, and the shifting fortunes of battle.

• Chapter XVI

  Hmelnitski grapples with the escalating rebellion's uncontrollable nature and the looming threat of the Commonwealth's military response.

• Chapter XIX

  The chapter details the outbreak of the Cossack rebellion, with Chigirin falling and the countryside in flames.

• Chapter XX

  The chapter depicts the brewing rebellion, with peasants preparing weapons and Zagloba urging them to join Hmelnitski.

• Chapter XXI

  The chapter depicts the chaos of the Cossack uprising, with battles, peasant flight, and the collapse of order in the Ukraine.

• Chapter XXII

  The chapter details the aftermath of the Korsún defeat and the prince's preparations for war against the Cossack uprising.

• Chapter XXIII

  The chapter is set against the backdrop of the Cossack rebellion, with Prince Yeremi preparing for battle and the army mobilizing.

• Chapter XXIV

  The chapter focuses on the ongoing rebellion, with Prince Yeremi's army retreating and Cossack volunteers setting forests on fire to hinder them.

• XXV

  The army's advance into the rebellious Ukraine sets the stage for conflict, with the Cossack uprising looming over every action.

• Chapter XXVI

  The chapter depicts the tension between negotiation and continued warfare, with Krívonos leading a massive force against Prince Yeremi.

• Chapter XXVII

  The chapter centers on the decision to continue war against the Cossack rebellion, with battles and debates over strategy.

• Chapter XXVIII

  The surprise attack on the peasants and the ongoing conflict with Krívonos's forces illustrate the brutal nature of the rebellion.

• The Night March to Konstantinoff

  The chapter focuses on the impending battle between Prince Yeremi's forces and Krívonos's rebel army, highlighting the chaos and violence of the uprising.

• XXXI

  The chapter depicts a full-scale battle between Prince Yeremi's forces and Krívonos's Cossacks, emphasizing the brutality and chaos of the rebellion.

• XXXII

  The chapter details Prince Yeremi's strategic retreat and counterattack against Krívonos, as well as Skshetuski's punitive expedition.

• Chapter XXXIII

  The chapter depicts the inexorable drift toward civil war, with Hmelnitski's rebellion and the prince's internal conflict over leading the fight.

• Chapter XXXVI

  The chapter is set against the backdrop of the Cossack rebellion, with Bogun preparing to join Hmelnitski's forces.

• XXXVII

  The aftermath of the fall of Bar and the ongoing conflict with Cossacks and Tartars frame the chapter, with characters preparing for battle and rescue missions.

• XXXVIII

  The chapter focuses on military strategy, reconnaissance, and the psychological impact of war on both sides.

• XXXIX

  The chapter reflects the tense atmosphere of the uprising, with Zagloba suspecting the wedding party of being rebels.

• XLI

  The chapter depicts the brutal consequences of war through Bogun's defeat and the demoralization of his troops, as well as the larger strategic failures of the Commonwealth army.

• Chapter XLII

  The city of Lvoff is in a state of war panic, with the threat of Tartar and Cossack forces imminent, and the aftermath of the Pilavtsi defeat dominates the atmosphere.

• XLVII

  Despite peace talks, the region remains in conflict, with Skshetuski leading campaigns against Cossack and Tartar forces, and the scars of civil war evident.

• XLVIII

  The chapter details the aftermath of Krechovski's defeat, the devastation of the Ukraine, and the temporary peace brought by winter.

• Chapter L

  The chapter illustrates the ongoing rebellion, with Hmelnitski's forces threatening the commissioners and the countryside reduced to a desert by war.

• LII

  The chapter discusses the ongoing conflict, preparations for war, and the violence in Kiev, reflecting the broader rebellion.

• LIII

  The chapter depicts the breakdown of the armistice and the ongoing violent conflict between Cossack rebels and Polish forces.

• LVI

  The chapter depicts the chaos of the Cossack uprising, with armies on the move, deserted towns, and the constant threat of violence.

• Chapter LVII

  The chapter is steeped in the chaos of war, with cavalry charges, artillery fire, and the preparations for a major assault.

• Chapter LVIII

  The chapter depicts the brutal siege warfare, continuous assaults, and the desperate defense of Zbaraj, embodying the larger Cossack rebellion.

• LIX

  The chapter depicts the brutal and unrelenting siege warfare, with both sides showing extreme determination and savagery.

• LXI

  The chapter depicts the grim realities of siege warfare, with dwindling supplies and desperate missions.

• The King's Decision

  The ongoing Cossack rebellion and the desperate military situation at Zbaraj dominate the chapter's action and decisions.

• LXIII

  The chapter is set against the backdrop of the Khmelnytsky Uprising, with references to battles, sieges, and the peace treaty.

• Epilogue

  The epilogue depicts the massive scale of the Cossack rebellion and the Commonwealth's military response, culminating in the Battle of Berestechko.