Trotsky

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Dmitri Volkogonov presents a groundbreaking reinterpretation of Leon Trotsky's life, drawing from extensive Soviet and Western archives and interviews with key figures, including a member of Stalin's NKVD. The narrative reveals the intense animosity between Trotsky and Stalin, rooted in early disputes and culminating in Trotsky's assassination. Volkogonov explores Trotsky's complex character, highlighting his rigidity and contradictions, as well as his dual nature as both a compassionate leader and a ruthless military strategist. This definitive account delves into the inherent inconsistencies of revolutionary ideology.