Trotsky - Downfall of a Revolutionary ~ Bertrand M Patenaude

Trotsky - Downfall of a Revolutionary ~ Bertrand M Patenaude

Large hard cover with dust jacket and plastic non-adhesive protective sleeve
First edition
Excellent condition

This book delves into the dramatic final years of Leon Trotsky's life, focusing on his exile in Mexico from 1937 to his assassination in 1940. The book sheds light on Trotsky's tumultuous relationships, including his friendship with painter Diego Rivera and his affair with Rivera's wife, Frida Kahlo. It also explores Trotsky's torment as his family and comrades fall victim to Stalin's Great Terror.

The narrative paints a vivid portrait of Trotsky as Lenin's former right-hand man, detailing his struggles against Stalin's relentless efforts to eliminate him. Patenaude's work provides a compelling account of Trotsky's political and personal challenges during this period.