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Ivan the Terrible

The Complicated Life of Russia’s Psychopathic Tsar

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Ivan the Terrible

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Narrated by: Larry G. Jones
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With a name like Ivan the Terrible, it comes as no surprise that historians consider this Russian Tsar a psychopath. Yet Ivan’s personality consisted of many dualities. He channeled the Medieval era as he committed mass murder, but he also reformed Russia, centralizing it and bringing it into the Renaissance. He liked to torture animals, but he could also be found in church, banging his head in repentance until it bled. This introduction to his life explores the legacy he was born into and deftly contextualizes his cruelty within the era and culture of his rule.

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enjoyed it, it was insightful

This was insightful and enjoyed getting to know a little more about Ivan as it's been years since I read anything of him. I dropped 1 star because on two occasions an audio segment repeated itself which I attribute to error in editing.

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