The Russian revolutionist Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) was a principal leader in the founding of the Soviet Union. He played an important role in the October Revolution, which brought the Bolsheviks to power; and he organized the Red Army during the...

Leon Trotsky (1879–1940) changed his name from Lev Davidovich Bronstein after escaping from exile in Siberia in 1902. He, along with Lenin, was one of the great leaders of the Russian revolutionary forces both before and after the 1917...

Leon Trotsky (Russian: Лeв Давидович Трóцкий (help·info), Lev Davidovich Trotsky, also transliterated Leo, Lyev, Trotskii, Trotski, Trotskij, Trockij and Trotzky) (November 7 [O.S. October 26] 1879 – August 21 1940), born Lev...

TROTSKY REDUX LEV DAVIDOVICH BRONSTEIN, known to the world as Leon Trotsky, was assassinated 50 years ago--on August 20, 1940. Last month also marked the latest stage in the Soviet Union's all but formal rehabilitation of Trotsky during the era of glasnost:...

Baseball and the Revolution In the annals of revolutionary leaders, rebels have often led uncommon lives, subject to unexpected twists and turns. Yet few radicals have had a hidden life as improbable as that of Leon Trotsky. For all we have come...

President Hugo Chavez said Saturday that Venezuela's largest steel maker, Sidor, will not be allowed to make any more exports until it meets domestic needs, and threatened to expropriate the Argentine-controlled company if it resists.Chavez has criticized Sidor for selling the bulk of its production...

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2007. There are 132 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:Two hundred years ago, on Aug. 21, 1807, Robert Fulton's North River Steamboat set off from Albany on its return trip to New York, arriving...

Contends that Leon Trotsky was a more logical and likely successor to Lenin than Stalin. Explores why Trotsky was unable to prevent the triumph of Stalin as leader of the USSR. Includes commentary from historians.

A brief biography of Leon Trotsky followed by his role as a revolutionist in the decline and fall of the Romanov Dynasty.

Details significant events in the life of Russian Leon Trotsky between 1917 and 1940. Examines his role in the Russian Revolution and describes his years in exile.