
The Bloody White Baron
The Russian Nobleman Who Became the Last Khan of Mongolia
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Narrado por:
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Stefan Rudnicki
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De:
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James Palmer
In this epic saga, which ranges from Austria to the Mongolian Steppe, historian and travel writer James Palmer has brought to light the gripping life story of a madman whose actions foreshadowed the most grotesque excesses of the 20th century.
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Good book, bad performance
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Absolutely amazing
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Where does The Bloody White Baron rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I would say the top 75 percent. It's a book I recommend to others.What other book might you compare The Bloody White Baron to and why?
I would compare it to - A Renegade History of the United States. They are both books that show you that history is not only not what you think it is but it's also weirder than fiction.Have you listened to any of Stefan Rudnicki’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have listened to his reading of - The Enemy at the Gate: Habsburgs, Ottomans and the Battle for Europe. They were both very good offerings.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. I had some familiar with the subject matter so I was not in a rush to read it.Scratch History, watch it bleed weird
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an epic tail of the most unusual massmurder of the last century where insanity is given due space to blossom.
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For those of us in the west who are taught nothing about this part of the world and little at all about this period of history it is truly eye opening. Palmer lays out a great deal of information to bring the background of this story to life. His own knowledge of the area helps to illuminate many parts of the book. His wit is the typically dry British style. He paints a vivid picture of Tibetan/Mongolian buddhism. His portrait is honest, painfully so with those of us only familiar with the Hollywood version.
The stories of brutality by all sides in this story is enough to make one’s hair stand on end. With the fall and the discrediting of communism it is now possible to air the truth about what happened in much of the world that suffered under its tyranny. The epilogue of the book, which covers the period of Mongolia after the communist takeover, shows the extreme brutality and cultural rape that accompanied that system.
The book is well written and the topic is fascinating. As a historian I regret that there is not more source material on this subject. This is not the fault of the author, rather it is the simple absence of much reliable original material on this subject. The only warning that I will give is that many types of brutality were committed by all sides and you will here about it.
Stefan Rudnicki does an excellent job of narrating the book. It was a lot of fun to listen to.
Truth is stranger than fiction
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Taking place in that tumultuous time of the White Terror and the Red Menace in Russia, and located in an exotic setting to most, the author charts a logical and compelling course. He writes from a view point which focuses on the known facts and account while keeping the legend of his tale ever present for the reader to enjoy.
Although our protagonist is through and through an evil man we are allowed to follow his exploits without and overbearance of apology which I feel has become a vice of contemporary authors. The author conveys a comfort with his subject. Further accolades can be given to his attentiveness to sourcing his accounts and details with fluidity.
I never felt cheated of details from the setting nor overwhelmed with minutia.
A much deserved four star read.
Will keep you immersed in the tale until the end
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The only thing I found distracting was the way the reader of the book utilized accents. When reading direct quotes from various historical figures, the reader would take on some kind of strange sounding Germanic accent. It was a tad distracting, if not annoying during those portions.
In spite of this, however, I do recommend this for anyone with any interest in Mongolian or Central Asian history.
Good Listen in spite of the annoying accents
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Fascinating story
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Best Viewed As Historical Fiction
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Ungern is a repulsive but fascinating character, and he operated in an extraordinary setting which will be largely unfamiliar to most readers. In my opinion, this writer was not up to the task of turning this rich but scanty material into a a satisfying and engaging book. I love history, but I was ready for it to be over hours before it was.
Barely three stars
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