A History of the Peoples of Siberia
Russia's North Asian Colony 1581–1990
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:8th Sep '94
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The first ethnohistory of Siberia in English, analysing ethnographic and linguistic features of the native peoples.
The first ethnohistory of Siberia to appear in English, analysing ethnographic and linguistic features of the native peoples and tracing their history from the Russian conquest onwards. Provides readers with a vast corpus of information previously inaccessible to Western scholars.This is the first ethnohistory of Siberia to appear in English, tracing the history of the native peoples from the Russian conquest onwards. James Forsyth compares the Siberian experience with that of the Indians and Eskimos in North America and the book as a whole will provide readers with a vast corpus of ethnographic information previously inaccessible to Western scholars.
'James Forsyth's work … is very timely. Just when the world is becoming aware of Siberia's peoples, we are presented with a compendium of information relating to them. The scope is vast.' The Historical Association Journal
'… (an) extremely useful, introduction to a subject that, as Russia's centre of gravity shifts east, will become very important.' Norman Stone, Aberdeen University Review
'Forsyth's book is imperative for anyone interested in Russian or world history, and would appeal to specialists and non-specialists alike.' Canadian-American Slavic Studies
'In this ambitious synthetic effort Forsyth has drawn together an impressive array of material hitherto unavailable in English … While Forsyth's narrative and interpretation are unparalleled in English, the illustrations, detailed table of contents, and comprehensive index and bibliography alone make the work an essential reference for Siberian history.' Nationalities Papers
'… this book is a considerable achievement and is essential reading for everyone interested in Siberia.' Scottish Slavonic Review
'… this is a highly commendable work.' Slavonic Review
ISBN: 9780521477710
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 24mm
Weight: 680g
476 pages