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Leon Trotsky

By Paul Le Blanc
Series: Critical Lives
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Leon Trotsky by Paul Le Blanc delves into the life of one of the 20th century's most significant revolutionary figures. It explores Trotsky's role in the Russian Revolution, his contributions to Marxist theory, and his complex relationship with Lenin. The biography provides a nuanced view of Trotsky, highlighting his political influence and examining the events leading to his exile and eventual assassination.
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You might enjoy this biography if you're fascinated by revolutionary history and political theory, as it provides an insightful look into the life and influence of one of the 20th century's key political figures. The book offers a detailed exploration of his ideas and impact within the larger context of global political movements.

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In Leon Trotsky, Paul Le Blanc delves deep to understand Trotsky's complex character, relationships, actions, and ideas.

Interweaving dramatic historical events with Trotsky's multi-faceted personality, this book explores his involvement with and opposition to the Soviet bureaucracy, and his efforts to revitalise the revolutionary wing of the labour movement.

Revealed here are his urgent warnings of Hitler's rise and the spread of fascism, his penetrating understanding of the French Popular Front and the Spanish Civil War, and his analysis of the ominous beginnings of the Second World War.

Throughout, Trotsky remained animated by the early ideals of the Communist tradition.

Drawing from a rich array of sources, Le Blanc offers a balanced portrait of Trotsky in a historical context that will be invaluable for students, scholars, or anyone with an interest in political history and extraordinary lives.

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Leon Trotsky by Paul Le Blanc offers an even-handed and sympathetic portrayal of Trotsky, intertwining the complexities of twentieth-century history with the nuances of Trotsky's revolutionary activities. The book delivers a perceptive analysis of Trotsky's influence amid significant historical events, such as Hitler's ascent and Stalin's purges, while also providing an intense, occasionally poignant depiction of Trotsky both as a key revolutionary figure and a critic of capitalism and Communism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780234304

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 35 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Paul Le Blanc Political Biographies Series: Critical Lives

About the Author

Paul Le Blanc is Professor of History at La Roche College, Pennsylvania, and the author of Unfinished Leninism: The Rise and Return of a Revolutionary Doctrine and coeditor of Trotsky’s Writings from Exile.

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