Antony Beevor on Putin’s Stalin-like blunders, Lenin and Hitler | interview

Following Vladimir Putin's monologue on Russian history in his interview with Tucker Carlson, should our leaders try and learn from history? To discuss, Steven Edginton is joined by the historian Antony Beevor.

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[zulubeatz]

Extremely refreshing to hear from someone with intelligence and knowledge that can offer something that is divorced from the usual media & political hysterics. I have read several of Mr Beevor's books, and although I have not always agreed with some of his observations, he is streets ahead of the usual commentators. I am also certain he saw this conflict coming some time ago.
This is an astute interview with a wisdom rich historian who has some accurate & valid information to share here.

[ronmcdonald]

I could listen to Sir Anthony all day. I've got most of his books and read Stalingrad twice. Excellent... More please

[kitiowa]

Plain intelligent conversation just never loses it's relevance. I truly appreciate a competent interviewer as well as the subject.

[vladmykhnenko]

What an absolutely splendid interview! Bravo to both participants 👏

[francescahamilton]

Excellent...Antony Beevor must be the best Military Historian we have in England. Such an inspiration to listen to him. Thanku.

[caseytaylor]

Excellent interview! It terrifies me how little we teach of history and how little the general populace knows and understands about history!

[fayabogush]

I could listen to Antony Beevor for hours. Have all his books, he is a treasure. So much knowledge, great memory, ability to link the past with present time - not every historian is willing to do so.

[WonderMagician]

Anthony Beevor is atreasure trove of historical information. Thanks for an outstanding interview,

[chrismerkel]

Sir Antony Beevor what a great perspective/knowledge of history!

[evanmurphy]

How can something be so interesting and so depressing at the same time.

[cindymaceda]

I could listen to these two superior intellects all day ! Gracias, The Telegraph.

[kallekas]

I have read all of Beevor’s books… extraordinarily talented writer and historian. I have enormous respect for any views he has.

[Inspectergadget]

I had to share this on FaceBook...I only expect a few people to listen to a historian where the interview is more than 5 minutes but I think that it is well worth listening to the whole interview. It might be an interesting challenge to see if any of my 'friends' actually take the trouble to listen to the whole interview and comment on it. I loved it and learnt quite a bit.

[Mr_Squiggle]

A really good interview, more if this please.

[pendleburyable]

Great Antony, thankyou for your insight, again.

[cutebee]

I love it when he mentioned Kievan Rus

[ralphhardie]

What an extraordinary interview...
I'll be back and get notes.
Really extraordinary historian
Thanks
Thanks
🙏🙏🙏🙏

[geoffreyevans]

What a wonderful debate. So rare to see people debate the issue and not the man. Well done.

[barryobee]

It was a pleasure listening to this discussion…👍

[helennuttall]

What a brilliant interview. History is very important and not least in helping to shape the future. I do hope our leaders watch this.