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Leon Trotsky

Coverage of Leon Trotsky in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Mar 19 · 13:50 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 01:30 UTC
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The History of the Russian Revolutionbook1Chinaplace1Cultural Revolutionevent1privilege of historic backwardnesstopic1Assassination of Leon Trotskyevent1New history of Trotsky's murdertopic1
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  • WORLDJul 8 · 01:30 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Sometimes, it pays to be a backward country

    The article discusses Leon Trotsky's theory of 'the privilege of historic backwardness' and its potential relevance to China's economic resurgence following the Cultural Revolution and a severe famine. It notes that some previously believed China would collapse but suggests Trotsky's concept might explain its unexpected progress.

  • WORLDMar 19 · 13:50 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    Re-examining one of the world’s most notorious assassinations

    A new historical account of Leon Trotsky's assassination is being re-examined, portrayed as a spy thriller. The article highlights the intrigue surrounding one of the world's most notorious political murders.