Our Revolution: Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917

Name: Our Revolution: Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917
Author: Leon Trotsky

By Leon Trotsky

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A collection of essays and speeches by Leon Trotsky examines the theory and practice of working-class and international revolution, blending political analysis with eyewitness reporting of urban uprisings. It argues for proletarian leadership and the necessity of a labor dictatorship, critiques liberal and conciliatory politics, and explains soviets as organs of power. The pieces discuss organizational tactics, strategic lessons drawn from past struggles, and the broader international implications of revolutionary activity, all conveyed in a polemical, rhetorically forceful style aimed at instructing and mobilizing activists.

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Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky was a prominent Marxist revolutionary and theorist, best known for his role in the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent civil war. As a key figure in the Bolshevik party, he served as the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs and later as the founder and commander of the Red Army. Trotsky's writings, such as "The Bolsheviki and World Peace" and "Our Revolution: Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917," reflect his deep commitment to international socialism and critique of bureaucratic regimes. His ideas on permanent revolution and opposition to Stalinism have left a lasting impact on leftist thought and political movements worldwide.