Publisher's Synopsis
Trotsky was a central figure in the decisive event of the 20th century - the Russian Revolution of 1917. With the isolation and decline of the revolution, he was thrust from power, exiled and eventually murdered by one of Stalin's agents. Did Trotsky represent a genuine alternative to Stalin? Do his ideas of international revolution have something to offer our globalised age? A short introduction to Trotsky's life and ideas.
