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Trotsky in 1917 is a collection of new translations, many translated for the first time, of Leon Trotskys writings from 1917, the year of the Russian revolution. Trotsky, together with Lenin was a leading figure in the revolution, chairing the Petrograd Soviet and playing a central role in the October revolution.These articles, essays, speeches and resolutions give a keen insight and feel for the revolution and one of its leading figures. This collection is an essential reference for any who want to understand the 1917 Russian revolution.This book has been brought together and translated by Pete Dickenson, who previously translated Trotskys writings on world war one, and is the author of several books, most recently Planning for the Planet.This collection is introduced by Niall Mulholland, editor of socialistworld.net and a member of the Committee for a Workers’ Internationals IS. Niall regularly writes about the history of the workers movement, alongside contemporary socialist analysis and campaigning.