History of the Russian Revolution by Leon…

History of the Russian Revolution (original 1930; edition 2008)

by Leon Trotsky (Author)

Series: Museo Casa de León Trotsky & CEIP León Trotsky: Obras Escogidas de León Trotsky (Volumen 11i)

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The definitive account of the Russian Revolution, by Leon Trotsky, its leader and key historian.

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Title:	History of the Russian Revolution
Authors:	Leon Trotsky (Author)
Info:	Haymarket Books (2008), 1040 pages
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During the first two months of 1917 Russia was still a Romanov monarchy. Eight months later the Bols....

LarkinPubs | Mar 1, 2023 |

Well written and very informative, this is the ultimate account of the Russian revolution by an eyewitness and major player. To be enjoyed with The Red Wheel 1917 by Solgenitsin (

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Lapsus16 | Jan 24, 2019 |

First source author. Trotsky was pivotal in the success of the revolution and the beginning of the USSR. (

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Borg-mx5 | Apr 1, 2010 |

I said of 'My Life' that if you only read one book by Trostky then that is the one to read. If you read one other then this is it. But my guess is any one who reads my life with an open mind will be gagging to move onto this masterpiece of historical writing. (

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greenribbon | Jan 13, 2008 |

Both a fine example of how to write history and how to make it. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Trotsky, Leon	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Cliff, Tony	Introduction	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Dupee, F. W.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Eastman, Max	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Maitan, Livio	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Shawki, Ahmed	Introduction	secondary author	some editions	confirmed