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In 1917 the working class and peasantry of Russia were the motor force for one of the most profound revolutions in history. Yet within ten years a political counterrevolution by a privileged social layer whose chief spokesperson was Joseph Stalin was being consolidated. This classic study of the Soviet workers state and its degeneration illuminates the roots of the social and political crisis shaking the former Soviet Union today. “Probably the most readable, significant and interesting book that has thus far come from the prolific pen of the former leader of the Red Army …. Trotsky has an intimate knowledge of and a complete command of his subject …. [T]he canvas he fills is so broad and well-balanced as to be highly instructive even to those who do not limit their investigations of Soviet affairs to the reports of the correspondents …. In a series of brief but lucid chapters the author traces the remarkable evolution through which the Soviet State has passed since 1917 …. Trotsky’s narrative bring[s] to the reader an echo of the passionate discussion that has taken place behind the closed doors of the high Communist bodies.”—The New York Times Book Review “Of all Stalin’s opponents Trotsky alone has produced a systematic and comprehensive critique …. [O]ne of the most influential books of this century …. A classic of Marxist literature.”—New Statesman “An important and devastating study ….”—New York Times Paper, 286 pages Availability: Usually ships the next business day 978-0-87348-226-4$15.00 Please call 305-582-4846 to order by phone and for quantity discounts. We ship anywhere in the world. Overnight and 2nd Day Shipping are available, please call 305-582-4846 for assistance on rush orders. All of our shirt designs are also available in women's, children's sizes. Sweat shirts and long sleeve shirts are also available. Please call 305-582-4846 or email sales@radicaljack.com if you want a design, size or type of shirt that you don't see.