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Antony Beevor: Is Putin’s war in Ukraine a continuation of the Russian civil war?
Mar 1, 2024
The podcast delves into Putin's war as a continuation of the Russian civil war and lessons learned from Stalin. It explores the impact of the war in Ukraine on historians. Antony Beevor discusses historical significance and Putin's obsession with restoring honor, as well as the evolving views on Britain's role in WWII and colonialism. The conversation also touches on reevaluating history through a global lens and the importance of unbiased historical analysis.
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- Putin's historical narrative about Ukraine is critiqued for inaccuracies and self-contradictions.
- The Russian Civil War's brutality shaped European politics, influenced fascism, and set a pattern for 20th-century conflicts.
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Understanding Putin's Interpretation of Russian History
Putin's interpretation of Russian history, as discussed by historian Antony Beaver, is critiqued for being self-contradictory and based on a curious fantasy. Beaver highlights the inconsistencies in Putin's narrative, pointing out inaccuracies about Ukraine's historical ownership and the ideological influences from the Russian Civil War's white factions. The conversation delves into Putin's imperialistic ideas towards Ukraine, drawing parallels to historical figures like Lenin and Stalin.
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