@edmanne
I had no idea the entire saga / tragedy of a French general that seemed more like a Hollywood story than a historical one was all going to come back around to the same Dumas that wrote one of my favorite books. Mind absolutely blown. This was hands-down the best video I’ve ever seen. Completely blown away.
@AO-ge1dg
“He indulged in the anesthesia of battle” that my friends is poetry!
@TheVincentVanGogh
From a underestimated kid, to being trained by one of the finest swordsman in France and commanding 50,000 troops we surely went out sad in history. His story needs a movie.
@jaylove7391
The narration of this story made me feel as though I was living in France during this turbulent time. Moreover, this story even caused my eyes to burn with sadness over Dumas unappreciated life.
@ChristianPauchet
General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas' biography would make for one the most epic movies to ever grace the big screen. What a human! and his son being the great Alexandre Dumas should not be taken as a mere curiosity, such humans usually create legends. What a great video. Thank you.
@malligrub
I'm alway shocked people seeming haven't heard of this legend or realized he essentially WAS the Count of Monte Cristo in the Tarantino-esque fantasy tribute by his son, the legendary writer. Also unbelievable that his life story hasn't been adapted into a sweeping epic by now
@TheCSC017
As a military history buff, I feel almost ashamed I didn’t know about such a legend as Dumas. Thank you so much for this video, it was truly inspired.
@r8dr4lyf81
The son Alexander Dumas wrote/created "The Three Musketeers" "The Man in the Iron Mask" "The Count of Monte Cristo" All of which has became wonderful movies.
@Heater4
"...The vast chasm between grand promises and bleak reality." Time changes little. Excellent work.
@Sparky6115
“The coalition of tyrants will learn they are loathed equally by men of all colors.” You’re storytelling is fantastic, this is one of my favorite channels already.
@somethindarker
Fun fact, his son went on to become a prolific writer who penned such works as "The Three Muskateer's", "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Man in the Iron Mask".
@Puckosar
This is probably the best documentary i've seen in years. Its crazy how a two man channel can create such incredible quality where high-budget studios consistently fail
@davidbuchanan3738
This documentary was absolutely stunning. From the writing, to the subject matter, to the editing, to the score, everything about this production was sublime. As a black man, I truly appreciate you not only making this, but putting so much care into it. You’ve earned a subscription. Thank you!
@kyrianasher5747
I remember when the videogame Assassins Creed Unity came out. Upon completion, a classmate had remarked that the story of Dumas would have been the perfect trajectory for a set of stories instead of basing the game's story on one small pocket of the French revolution. One where the protagonist had an affiliation with the man, perhaps even joining his campaign. After this video, I can say that rad lad was right.
@darryldunmore5184
Like so many African American GIs, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas loved a country that didn't love him back. What a tremendous injustice.
@FourOf92000
Three months' silence and we believed that all was lost and then he returned.
@davidchilver8922
Absolutely phenomenal. I went from never having heard of him to being obsessed.
@emilio1078tacoboy
I'm literally writing an historical novel about this guy. He has one of the greatest stories that I've ever heard
@murphylhunn
"pawned his 13 year old son" This whole section of the story is absolutely inhuman. Sometimes Its hard to believe what went on back then. And still goes on in some places today
@omaririgoyen1234