Known to most as a realm of exile and labor camps, Siberia is also one
of the world.s wealthiest resource bases. This harsh, vast land
constitutes nearly three-quarters of Russia.s territory, yet after four
centuries of Slavic migration and procreation it is home to a mere 32
million people.In this comprehensive book, Victor Mote illuminates the
dichotomy between Siberia.s rich treasurehouse of resources and its
peripheral relationship to the rest of the world. With this paradox in
mind, he traces the region.s history from the Stone Age to the present,
emphasizing the unique blend of wit and will developed by inhabitants
to survive one of the most brutal environments in the world.a land that
has been part colony, part prison, and part frontier. Mote also explores
the geography, ethnography, economics, and politics of Siberia and its
people, providing a multidisciplinary perspective for scholars and
general readers alike interested in Eurasia.s .forgotten quarter..

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