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The terrible conflict that dominated the mid-19th century, the Crimean War, killed at least 800,000 men and pitted Russia against a formidable coalition of Britain, France and the Ottoman Empire. It was a war for territory, provoked by fear that if the Ottoman Empire were to collapse then Russia could control a huge swathe of land from the Balkans to the Persian Gulf. But it was also a war of religion, driven by a fervent, populist and ever more ferocious belief by the Tsar and his ministers that it was Russia's task to rule all Orthodox Christians and control the Holy Land.
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- Rick Sailor
- 11-08-18
Outstanding History of the Crimean War
Extremely detailed history of the causes, consequences of the Crimean War. It is the extreme detail that gives this book its interest. From riots between Eastern Orthodox and Catholics in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in 1846 to the daily life of the soldiers on the front lines at the siege of Sevastopol, the scope of the book is breath taking. The similarities with the current great power maneuvering in the Middle East are hard to deny. I was really left with the impression that it might have been a good thing for France and Great Britain to allow Russia to take over the Ottoman Empire. Much of the horrors of the 20th Century could have been avoided. In any case, there is much cause for fruitful thought as result of reading this book. I highly recommend it. Unless, of course, you hate detailed history. In which case, avoid it like the plague.
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- Joel Conley
- 08-20-18
Very detailed account
Great in-depth story of the Crimean War. The Author did and excellent job also of detailing the events leading up to the war and of the consequences of the war.
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- Dr. Schtick
- 02-12-19
Exactly as advertised
I enjoyed listening quite a bit. Though consider myself fairly well informed on European history, other than "The Charge of the Light Brigade" the Crimean War had been a lacunum in my understanding. Figes' account is comprehensive without being exhausting. More useful than just background for an eventual Jeopardy! championship the especially excellent final chapter, in which the author shows the war root cause of many issues still with us today was quite enlightening.
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- G. Fisher
- 01-15-19
Interesting Read, But . . .
Having read extensively on the Crimean War years ago, I was aware of the general outline of events. Even so, I found it really challenging to keep up with all the minute details, and found myself constantly rewinding what I had just heard in an effort to truly grasp all of the information. This may well be one of those books that is better read than listened to. That's NOT a knock against the book, just an observation of how hard it could be to keep on top of the intricacies of politics, players, events. The narrator's very working-class English accent was at times a little tough for American ears to follow, but again that's meant as an observation, not as a criticism. If you REALLY want to get deep into the details of this often-forgotten war, this is the book for you!
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- Dana Q. Wilson
- 12-23-19
What school never taught
All of the authors books on Russia are exhaustively researched, well written and shed light on Russia that most Americans were never taught. Narration is superb. Everyone interested in cutting geopolitics should read. Very well done
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- Alex Noble
- 03-28-20
Solid Book on the Subject
Not knowing much about the conflict, I was interested in finding out all the details I could on the subject in one book. Orlando Figes, certainly does that and leaves no stone unturned on the subject. From great descriptions of all the historical actors and their stories. To setting up the historical and regional context for both before and after the war, which I personally found as interesting and if not more than the conflict itself. The war, is broken down into all it's events and stages in great detail, gives the reader not only a general's view but also that of the enlisted soldier. Very detailed but not enough to bore you with figures. Last of all, the book is well written and so will most certainly be given anther read.
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- Andrew smith
- 01-08-19
too much
great detail but there is a point when it becomes too much. it seems the author just had to include every detail
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- Boerne Texas
- 10-22-19
An important forgotten part of European history.
One more time Brittain finds an enemy and rallies the world to fight it's war.
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- Tarquin
- 08-22-19
A brilliant linking of great events.
Crimean War unfortunately remains unknown even to some of the modern theory bound historians. With his usual vigourous and insightful holistic analysis of a local historical event, Orlando Figes links it to the shattering global changes the Great War brought about. As usual when it comes to all so-called great events, it was precipitated by the hypocrisy, gross incompetence and the pusillanimity of the 'Great Powers'. Documentary evidence of this has not been forthcoming largely because most historians were all too keen to explain historical events in terms of some putative intensions of the decision-makers involved and dragging in the unpredictability of its outcome when an event has been initiated. Professor Figes illumines the past by drawing our attention to the foibles and frailties of the historial 'greats', and one sees clearly how unwise it is to expect integrity and competence either from the democratic or the autocratic unless those two qualities are embodied in our 'leaders'. Alas! Then as now, we can be depended on to make wrong choices, going for the packing and wrapping rather than the content. The only difference being that the buffoons of yore often had impeccable manners while their modern counterparts are mere cunning yokels.
The reading is good, and I am delighted to recommend this wonderful book to anyone who would care to see how today is shaped by the past events. It is nothing short of a revealation to anyone with a modicum of curiosity, and such an illumination
cannot be achieved in a few pages, nor without offering the reader ample background material. I am very happy I bought this book, and shall read it many times.
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- M. Gage
- 08-20-22
Annoying narrator
This is a work of nonfiction and it felt weird that the narrator did accents and impressions of Russians, Frenchmen and the Irish. The book is interesting but it’s pretty dense and dry at times.
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- Fingers
- 01-31-19
Great listen overall
Got this audiobook just to get an education on an event I had very little prior understanding of. This really didn’t disappoint and gave a good amount of detail on the events and protagonists in this war, it’s build up and after effects. The book is really well written I thought although I did not start with any knowledge of the conflict. The narration was good too...I wasn’t sure at first but Malk William's voice has a nice quality to it for this type of book. My only slight gripe at the narration was the accents that were put onto every quote he read. Some accents were excellent but some were a little OTT especially the French, which featured regularly, and was like something off ‘allo ‘allo.
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- N. Flynn
- 10-17-18
Sheds light on a very misunderstood war
Interesting to find out about a war that episodes of which are still resonent in today's world. Russia may lost the war, but they won the peace (primarily due to complacency of the allies apparently).
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- Fizzgig
- 10-11-20
Excellent
This is an amazing peace of European History that should never be forgotten. Simply brilliant.
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- Jem
- 08-08-19
An epic listen
I think I should have learnt the basics of the Crimean war before listening to this book because it is so detailed, I struggled to comprehend the bigger picture but still learnt a lot. I thought the narrator pitched his style just right, though perhaps some may not like the imitation of accents in a non fiction book (there were a lot).
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- m.gartside
- 02-20-21
Historical information correct
tedious did not grip enough, facts of the book more than likely correct but scattered jumping about from year to year.
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- Mr. M. B. Andrews
- 10-16-19
Missing action
Completetly missed out the actions in the Baltic, OK not Crimea but the same war
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- Mrs. Judith B. Binks
- 01-29-22
Worthy but tedious.
Struggled to finish it. Jut went on and on. Bit like the conflict. Soul destroying.
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- William
- 05-18-21
Tragicomic political ambitions and wasted lives
One of the more senseless conflicts with hundreds of thousands of deaths, massive destruction, collosal expenditure and nothing to show for it at the end. All sides fighting for god, of course. The losers regard the war with greatest pride.
The gains for the victors were more symbolic than territorial. Now almost a footnote in the history of the participants, but the impact on their societies was enormous.
Pleasurable reading thanks to first-class research and good writing.
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- Neil Green
- 12-07-20
Good history of the war.
The suffering of the ordinary soldiers and the indifference and lack of awareness of those in charge is amazing. Well narrated book with the final two chapters about the effects of the war on the countries participating. This is the second book I have listened to by Orlando Figes and he appears a good writer and historian,
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- postage
- 09-27-19
good insite into this bit of history
an intresting book on a bit of history I didn't know enough about would recommend it
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