The Betrayed Revolution

«The Betrayed Revolution» by Leon Trotsky is a profound analysis of the transformation of the Soviet Union from a revolutionary socialist state into a totalitarian bureaucratic structure. The book offers a critical perspective on the causes and consequences of Stalinism,... examining how the original ideals of the October Revolution were distorted. Trotsky, as one of the key revolutionaries, details the processes that led to bureaucratization and authoritarianism. The work is relevant as a historical document and a warning about how ideals can be betrayed in the implementation process. The book will be useful for historians, political scientists, sociologists, and anyone interested in revolutions, ideology, and political systems. It is also of interest to those studying theories of socialism and communism, as well as the nature of power and corruption.