Leon Trotsky #3 - What led Trotsky to become a revolutionary?

Sparks of History · Jan 27, 2022 · 3m

What led Trotsky to become a revolutionary?

 Sharp, sensitive naturel critical of father’s business

 High school 1890s – read revolutionary literature

 Claimed Jewish oppression was not a factor

 Developed Marxist approach, joined revolutionary circles

 Arrested & exiled to Siberia

Joshua Rubenstein presents the life and works of Leon Trotsky

Mr. Rubenstein was Northeast Regional Director, Amnesty International USA 1975 - 2012

and is an Associate, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University

Mr. Rubenstein's works include:

Leon Trotsky: A Revolutionary’s Life, Jewish…