The Essential Trotsky, first published in 1963, demonstrates the significance of this innovative and radical thinker's contribution to the Bolshevik success, the magnetism of his personality, and also a certain tragic heroism discernible throughout his life.This is a fascinating reissue that will be of value to students with an interest in early-twentieth century Russia, the Russian Revolution and the writings of Trotsky more generally.

Introduction Introductory; Part I The History of the Russian Revolution to Brest-Litovsk; Chapter 1 The Russian Revolution; Part II The Lessons of October; Chapter 2 The Lessons of October; Part III Stalin Falsifies History; Chapter 3 Stalin Falsifies History;