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Antony Beevor: Is Putin’s war in Ukraine a continuation of the Russian civil war?

Mar 1, 2024
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Antony Beevor
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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Legacy of the Russian Civil War and Putin's Obsession with Restoring Honor
02:12 • 18min
3
Analysis of the Whites' Chances in the Civil War
20:01 • 2min
4
Redefining British Identity Post-WWII
21:35 • 6min
5
Evolving Views on Britain's Role in the Second World War
27:16 • 21min
6
Exploring Changing Views on Historical Figures and Colonialism
48:00 • 3min
7
Reevaluating History Through a Global Lens
50:35 • 3min
8
Exploring Historical Nuance and Objectivity
53:20 • 5min