Publisher's Synopsis
My Life: An Attempt At An Autobiography is a memoir written by Leon Trotsky, a prominent figure in the Russian Revolution and the early Soviet Union. The book covers Trotsky's life from his childhood in a wealthy Jewish family in Ukraine to his exile and eventual assassination in Mexico. Trotsky provides a detailed account of his involvement in the Bolshevik movement and his role in the October Revolution. He also discusses his disagreements with Lenin and Stalin, which ultimately led to his expulsion from the Communist Party and his exile from the Soviet Union. The book offers insights into Trotsky's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wives, and his mistresses. He also reflects on his own character, his strengths, and his weaknesses. Overall, My Life: An Attempt At An Autobiography is a fascinating account of one of the most important figures in 20th-century history, written by the man himself. It provides a unique perspective on the events that shaped the Soviet Union and the world during a tumultuous period of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
