From October To Brest-Litovsk (1919)

The book offers a critical analysis of the Brest-Litovsk negotiations between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers during World War I. It begins with the backdrop of the 1917 Russian Revolution, detailing Russia's dire economic and political situation. Trotsky scrutinizes the concessions made by the Bolsheviks in the treaty, arguing that their approach was overly conciliatory and detrimental to Russia's interests. As a historical document, it sheds light on the intricate political debates of the era and the challenges faced by the Bolshevik leadership.