From October to Brest-Litovsk

"From October to Brest-Litovsk" by Leon Trotsky is a historical narrative from a time of immense upheaval, capturing Russia's journey through revolution and the First World War. It tells of the complex relationships between different political groups like the Bolsheviks, Social-Revolutionists, and Mensheviks during this period, along with the Russian army's struggles and the war's effects on the revolution. The book starts by closely examining the explosive October Revolution, showing the rapidly changing and often confusing political situation. Trotsky explores the connections between the working class, rural farmers, and the growing influence of middle-class thinkers and explains that the war dramatically changed these groups' roles in the revolutionary movement. He thinks about the problems of keeping things in control while pushing for peace talks as the world war rages on.