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The Last Days of Stalin
- Letto da: Arthur Morey
- Durata: 8 ore e 46 min
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A scholarly, absorbing narrative of Stalin's last days and the turbulent wake of his dictatorship.
Joshua Rubenstein's riveting account takes us back to the second half of 1952, when no one could foresee an end to Joseph Stalin's murderous regime. He was poised to challenge the newly elected US president, Dwight Eisenhower, with armed force and was also broadening a vicious campaign against Soviet Jews. Stalin's sudden collapse and death in March 1953 was as dramatic and mysterious as his life. It is no overstatement to say that his passing marked a major turning point in the 20th century.
The Last Days of Stalin is an engaging, briskly told account of the dictator's final active months, the vigil at his deathbed, and the unfolding of Soviet and international events in the months after his death. Rubenstein throws fresh light on the devious plotting of Beria, Malenkov, Khrushchev, and other "comrades-in-arms" who well understood the significance of the dictator's impending death; the witness-documented events of his death as compared to official published versions; Stalin's rumored plans to forcibly exile Soviet Jews; the responses of Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles to the Kremlin's conciliatory gestures after Stalin's death; and the momentous repercussions when Stalin's regime of terror was cut short.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Count B
- 06/08/2016
JUST A LITTLE TOO DULL
Any additional comments?
Stalin was an amazing character, evil to the bone but still an incredible person in history. This book I thought would reflect on his life by showing what happened after his death & how political polices & relationships would change after he died. It did do that but it is very dry indeed. One does not expect a thriller, & is well researched but all rather bland. So much about one political says this, then another says that, then someone else puts in their two pennies worth. Even the ongoing division of Berlin was rather dull mainly based around what American politicians were thinking. I kept falling asleep.
6 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- jillallyn
- 17/08/2016
Fascinating historical narrative
Brilliantly researched, gripping account of the circumstances, intrigue and political dynamics in the USSR before, during and after Stalin's death, along with revelations about missed opportunities for diplomacy on the part of E
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- L. Abraham
- 10/06/2016
Extremely interesting
If you could sum up The Last Days of Stalin in three words, what would they be?
Very interesting and easy to listen to. I love it.
What did you like best about this story?
Additional information; research is obviously well done.
Have you listened to any of Arthur Morey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did not expect to.
Any additional comments?
I will look for more recordings by Morey and books by Rubenstein.
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Bay Area Girl
- 04/06/2021
Not the last days of Stalin
Not focused on the struggle for power after Stalin’s death . About 1/4 of book is about the anti Jewish Doctors Plot unleashed by Stalin . But this event is not directly linked to the power struggle after Stalin’s death. It is just not the book I expected from the title. Cursory about works Geo political power chess, yet also not detailed about internal politburo power struggles.
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale1 out of 5 stars
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Lettura1 out of 5 stars
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Storia1 out of 5 stars
- Мартин
- 08/06/2016
Awful
What disappointed you about The Last Days of Stalin?
I am a student of Russian history and thought this book might have had potential but the author loses in in the minutiae of Moscow after Stalin's death. It is rare I cannot finish an audiobook but the narration and story were just awful
What do you think your next listen will be?
Not sure
Would you be willing to try another one of Arthur Morey’s performances?
No
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- 2dogsrunning
- 07/06/2016
Insightful and enjoyable
Filled a gap in my understanding the USSR history and policy. Morey's narration is engaging.
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura1 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- brian
- 29/04/2016
An excellent overview of the final days of Stalin.
If you could sum up The Last Days of Stalin in three words, what would they be?
Detailed, excellent, well.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Everyone, even Stalin himself.
What didn’t you like about Arthur Morey’s performance?
It only seems to be narration, no accents, nothing that interested me.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
A must-have for fans of the USSR's history.
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Dom
- 17/10/2022
Interesting
A very interesting snapshot of power transfer in the USSR at the death of Stalin. While the author makes an interesting point that foreign policy opportunities may have existed just what those opportunities realistically could have been are not explored in any depth of detail. As a result the idea that somehow some dramatic change to the historical trajectory of Western/Soviet relations was within reach seems overly ambitious. Also strange is the assertions that the Korea war was continuing in large part due to Stalin's insistence. It is as though the military situation is divorced from the fact that the Western military had broken down the Chinese "volunteer" forces. A good history; worth a listen, but an exaggerated thesis.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- KM
- 08/05/2022
Solid meh
The opening was great. I didn’t understand how the rest of the book was organized. It jumped all over the place time wise.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Alan
- 11/04/2022
Could have relied more on original sources
Often quoted newspaper reports as evidence. Lacking original Russian source material to validate views.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Dekard
- 07/03/2021
Shows fear and suspicion of the ruling Soviets
In depth look at the events surrounding Stalins death, and how the Soviet union struggled to accept it after 30 years of the Terror! Shows just how the politburo had been under Stalin's control, and had to become devious in order for a successor to emerge where none had been nominated.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Lee Taylor
- 26/04/2022
Info dump
This is an interesting historical account of the goings on around the time of Stalin's death.
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Generale1 out of 5 stars
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- david
- 25/09/2022
Wrong Title
The constant theme of this book did not seem to be Stalins death, but the Doctors plot and anti Jewish policy of Stalin and the USSR. While abhorrent, the subjects seemed to divert away from any real substance matter involving the situation of Stalin’s death, giving scant reference to other events at the time, if only for a period reference. Not recommended.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- BLISSFULL
- 27/01/2022
If Only It Was A Russian Narrative.
I loved the story.Indeed the final days of Stalin or rather the final hours of Stalin had been the source of much debate.
This book/audiobook gives a clearer outline of those final hours and the days leading up to Stalin's death.
if you can past the American narration that is which I must admit proved difficult.
However I highly recommend this book /audiobook.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Alan S.
- 30/10/2021
review
A fascinating insight and analysis of a transition in history. Much to think about
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Oliver Guirdham
- 30/09/2021
Good history
Seems a narrpw scope bit expands the topic interestingly, more informative than the recent film on this topic!