From October to Brest-Litovsk (1919)

From October to Brest-Litovsk is a book written by Leon Trotsky in 1919. It is a detailed account of the negotiations that took place between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary during World War I. The negotiations led to the signing of the Brest-Litovsk Treaty in March 1918, which ended Russia's involvement in the war.The book begins with a brief history of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the events that led to the Bolsheviks coming to power. Trotsky then describes the difficult situation that Russia found itself in, with a collapsing economy, a war on multiple fronts, and internal political turmoil. He goes on to detail the negotiations that took place between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers, including the demands made by both sides and the compromises that were reached.Throughout the book, Trotsky is highly critical of the negotiations and the treaty that was ultimately signed. He argues that the Bolsheviks were forced to make significant concessions to the Central Powers, including the loss of significant territory and resources. He also criticizes the Bolshevik leadership for their handling of the negotiations, which he believes were too conciliatory and failed to adequately defend Russia's interests.From October to Brest-Litovsk is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the complex negotiations that took place during World War I. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the political and ideological debates that were taking place in Russia at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.