The Revolution Betrayed

In June 1936, exiled Leon Trotsky receives asylum in Norway and completes his pivotal work, The Revolution Betrayed: What Is the Soviet Union and Where Is It Going? Set against the backdrop of Stalin’s brutal regime, Trotsky critiques the betrayal of the 1917 Russian Revolution, highlighting the grim realities faced by the Russian populace under bureaucratic control. Through a mix of economic observations and political analysis, he emphasizes the stark contrasts in productivity and living conditions compared to the capitalist West, while predicting the eventual downfall of Stalinism amidst rising global tensions. Jonathan Booth’s compelling narration presents Trotsky's insights clearly, illustrating the profound consequences of a regime that he argues is leading the nation toward disaster.