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Book Synopsis: Wedged between China, Korea, Japan, and the United States, the Russian Far East has for centuries been a meeting ground for Eurasian and American peoples and cultures. Conventionally regarded as perimeter, it is in fact a collage of overlapping borderlands with a distinct historical identity.
Based on a quarter-century of research by a leading authority on the area, this is a monumental survey of Pacific Siberia from prehistoric times to the present. Drawing from political, diplomatic, economic, geographical, social, and cultural evidence, the book reveals that this vast, rugged, and supposedly insular land has harbored vibrantly cosmopolitan lifestyles.
For over a millennium, Chinese culture found expression in Tungus, Mongol, and Korean polities. Russian penetration in the seventeenth century eventually turned the region into a colony sustained by state subsidies, foreign enterprise, and a mosaic of Ukrainian, Estonian, Finnish, German, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese communities. Tsarists and Soviet penal policies contributed to the diversity and volatility of Far Eastern society.
Regional aspirations articulated by Siberian intellectuals, disingenuously institutionalized in a Far Eastern Republic (1920-22), survived lethal bouts of economic and demographic engineering to come to life again in the post-Soviet era. The Russian Far East today reverberates with autonomist rhetoric, but if the region is no longer an appanage, it is still far short of independence. For the time being, the robust tradition of cosmopolitanism is reinventing itself under the banner of capitalism.
Reexamining twentieth-century history through a Far Eastern prism, the book offers fresh and often provocative perspectives on imperial rivalries, colonialism, revolution, civil war, and utopianism gone awry in Northeast Asia.
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Discover the captivating history of the Russian Far East with our latest release: The Russian Far East: A History Book. This monumental survey takes you on a journey through centuries of Eurasian and American cultures colliding in this vibrant region. With extensive research and a comprehensive approach, this book offers fresh and provocative perspectives on imperial rivalries, colonialism, revolution, civil war, and more.
Uncover the hidden stories of Pacific Siberia, from its prehistoric origins to the present day. Our leading authority on this area brings together political, diplomatic, economic, geographical, social, and cultural evidence to paint a vivid picture of a land that has long defied conventional boundaries. Through its pages, you will explore the diverse influences of Chinese, Tungus, Mongol, Korean, and Japanese cultures, enriching the tapestry of the region's history.
Be transported back in time as you delve into the Russian Far East's journey from a colony sustained by state subsidies and foreign enterprise to a land pulsating with cosmopolitanism. Witness the impact of Tsarists and Soviet penal policies, contributed to the region's diversity and volatility. Rediscover the dreams of regional aspirations that survived economic and demographic challenges, and continue to shape the post-Soviet era.
Today, the Russian Far East is a place of immense beauty and potential. As autonomist rhetoric echoes through its landscapes, the region is reinventing itself under the banner of capitalism. The Russian Far East: A History Book provides a comprehensive examination of twentieth-century history through a Far Eastern prism. Get ready to challenge your perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of this dynamic corner of the world.
If you are a history enthusiast or simply curious about the hidden stories of the Russian Far East, don't miss out on this captivating journey. Join us on an exploration like no other and order your copy of The Russian Far East: A History Book today!
Order now and embark on an unforgettable adventure into the rich tapestry of the Russian Far East.
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