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Trotsky

Downfall of a Revolutionary

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Focusing on Leon Trotsky's last years in exile, the book explores his complex relationships, particularly with artist Diego Rivera and Rivera's wife, Frida Kahlo. It delves into the emotional turmoil he faced as his loved ones fell victim to the Great Terror, providing a fresh perspective on his life during this turbulent period. Through these personal and political struggles, the narrative highlights the dramatic and often tragic dimensions of Trotsky's existence, revealing the man behind the revolutionary icon.

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Trotsky, Bertrand Patenaude

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2010
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Title
Trotsky
Subtitle
Downfall of a Revolutionary
Language
English
Released
2010
Format
Paperback
Pages
384
ISBN10
0060820691
ISBN13
9780060820695
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First published
2002
Original title
Trotsky: Downfall of a Revolutionary
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3.9 out of 5
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Focusing on Leon Trotsky's last years in exile, the book explores his complex relationships, particularly with artist Diego Rivera and Rivera's wife, Frida Kahlo. It delves into the emotional turmoil he faced as his loved ones fell victim to the Great Terror, providing a fresh perspective on his life during this turbulent period. Through these personal and political struggles, the narrative highlights the dramatic and often tragic dimensions of Trotsky's existence, revealing the man behind the revolutionary icon.