There's so much information in his book its hard to keep track. You especially have to be fairly knowledgeable about Russian imperial geography, the place names, the locations, the seasonal variations, what were conditions like back then and so forth. Some of those are answered in the book in graphic detail. Some of the worst human behaviour was on display in not only WW1 but also in that terrible Russian Civil War.
Putin is an extraordinary combination of things... Orthodox (or eastern Christian as he now self describes), ex KGB (he controlled a cell of the Bader Meinhoff in Berlin), a lover of Imperialist icons (He's just nicked Potemkins remains from Kherson to keep them 'safe)... and amateur historian. he has some quirky ideas about molotov/ribbentrop pact for example... seeming to ignore everything except page 1.
The real historian, Margaret McMillan read his essay. She said that if he was one of her students, he would have received a "D". Putin cherrypicks history to justify his insane vision of Russia's place in the world.
mmm Mr Beevor...I can´t wait for your 10 volume book on British genocide in India ....I will be so delightful to check how much you know about it and all the different perspectives you can give us on the matter I am sure you are the worlwide leader.....mmmmm
Met Beevor at Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2023……erudite and urbane…..completely first class
@@Johnconno 🤣🤣….I almost forgot; the fact that he can write in English and you can’t? Look on in envy…….😎
Fantastic discussion and questions. He filled in many gaps in understanding more completely. Thanks.
There's so much information in his book its hard to keep track. You especially have to be fairly knowledgeable about Russian imperial geography, the place names, the locations, the seasonal variations, what were conditions like back then and so forth. Some of those are answered in the book in graphic detail. Some of the worst human behaviour was on display in not only WW1 but also in that terrible Russian Civil War.
Fascinating. Love Beevor's books.
Thank you for keeping up with the bloody Russian history. Many interesting facts were revealed here.
Brilliant!
Did you hear the one about two men chained to a log....the first one asked "what are you in for?" ....Nobel prize for Literature.
The interviewer tends to be inaudible at the end of his sentences. Great Beevor. He writes like he talks.
Excellent
Russia not even today signed the Geneva konventions, as much as I know.
Putin is an extraordinary combination of things... Orthodox (or eastern Christian as he now self describes), ex KGB (he controlled a cell of the Bader Meinhoff in Berlin), a lover of Imperialist icons (He's just nicked Potemkins remains from Kherson to keep them 'safe)... and amateur historian. he has some quirky ideas about molotov/ribbentrop pact for example... seeming to ignore everything except page 1.
The real historian, Margaret McMillan read his essay. She said that if he was one of her students, he would have received a "D". Putin cherrypicks history to justify his insane vision of Russia's place in the world.
Would be better with Beevor alone--he's wonderful!
No library’s left
Clive line of questioning is so boring - constantly trying to bring comparisons or lessons for the present
yes, imagine trying to draw lessons from history, such an unorthodox approach
What a "branchy cranberry tree" 🥱
I was interested to watch until discovering that Beaver is being interviewed by a BBC DEI placeholder…. I went to triggernometry instead.
It's not KEEVE. IT is Kieff.
Like?....
A) K"eye"-"eh"ff
B) "Key"-"eh"ff, or
C) "Key"ff
Please & thank you 🙏
Ummm.errr ummmm errrrr err ummm Great speaking
Maybe we should form our opinions about the UK , Belgium and Germany from the Indians, Congolese and Namibians .
Funny. Telling a story about politically inspired lies to someone from the BBC. Nice
mmm Mr Beevor...I can´t wait for your 10 volume book on British genocide in India ....I will be so delightful to check how much you know about it and all the different perspectives you can give us on the matter I am sure you are the worlwide leader.....mmmmm
It would be more enlightening to study the Hindu caste system than to tilt at that particular false windmill.
Any books you can recommend on this topic?
Why? His speciality is Russian history. Would be better reading William Dalrymple etc if you want recent revisionism of British India
He doesn't write books for you and your delusional resentments.
Is it just me or can anyone else feel the dishonesty dripping from every word Beevor stammers out?
It’s you
You and the fellow travellers that is
Dig tror jag inte ett ögonblick….
Neither of these propagandists can be trusted on this subject.
To understand today US we should understand its treatment of native Americans and Afro Americans .
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