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Stalin
- The Court of the Red Tsar
- De: Simon Sebag Montefiore
- Narrado por: John Nettles
- Duración: 10 h y 31 m
- Versión resumida
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 47
There have been many biographies of Stalin, but the court that surrounded him is untravelled ground. Simon Sebag Montefiore, acclaimed biographer of Catherine the Great's lover, prime minister, and general, Potemkin, has unearthed the vast underpinning that sustained Stalin. Not only ministers such as Molotov or secret service chiefs such as Beria, but men and women whose loyalty he trusted only until the next purge.
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4 out of 5 stars
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- De Amazon Customer en 05-30-11
- Stalin
- The Court of the Red Tsar
- De: Simon Sebag Montefiore
- Narrado por: John Nettles
Truly enjoyable
Revisado: 11-28-10
I have been listening to this for about 6 hours and am finding it thoroughly enjoyable. The story is woven so as to include both descriptions of Stalin's actions and psyche, as well as those of the individuals surrounding him and the historical period in which they all lived. The result is a rich narrative that really brings the listener (or reader) into that period. Be warned that it is just that, a narrative.
The problem of course is that names of soviet 'celebrities' are thrown about as if the listener is already acquainted with them. Luckily I know most of the names, but I can imagine the story could get unwieldy for those without some background knowledge. Having read any general text on Stalin's rule should serve that purpose.
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