Brycen Waters HIST 200/ Research and Bibliography Fall 2010/ Sophomore Year

Leon Trotsky vs. Joseph Stalin As Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin rose in power in the final years of Vladimir Lenins life, it became clear just how different these two mens Communist beliefs and leadership styles were.

Adams, Arthur E. Stalin and His Times. Prospect Heights, Illinois: Waveland Press, 1972.

This book explains what life was like in the Soviet Union under Stalins rule. It also explains why it is believed history evolved the way it did under his rule.

Amazon.com. Leon Trotsky (1879-1940). Books and Writers. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/trotsky.htm (accessed November 15, 2010).

This article explores Trotskys idea of permanent revolution as it became condemned by Joseph Stalin during the 1930s. Also it delves into the confliction of Trotskys once support of the Red Terror and later rejection of it.

Antonov, Ovseenko A. The Time of Stalin- Portrait of Tyranny. New York: Harper & Row, 1981.

From the very beginning, Stalin had the makings of a Tyrannical dictator. This work explores from his gaining support under the Bolshevik party to his death, what made him the ruthless dictator he was.

Blackledge, Paul. Leon Trotskys Contribution to the Marxist Theory of History. Studies in Eastern European Thought 58, no. 1 (Mar, 2006): 1-31.

This journal explores Leon Trotskys exploration of Marxist Theory of History as seen through his political role in the Russian Revolution; the time period from 1905 to 1917.

Bortoli, Georges. The Death of Stalin. New York: Praeger, 1975.

One of the most controversial leaders of all times death is explored and examined in this work. The effect of how someone so ruthless and powerful had on the individual person of the Soviet Union is a very interesting point when reading this work.

Brent, Jonathan. Inside the Stalin Archives: Discovering the New Russia. New York: Norton, 2008.

This book looks through the archives of what made Stalins Soviet Union what it was. Looking at the corruption and the dissent, one gets a good sense of what it was like behind the iron curtain that was the Soviet Union.

Dencausse, Helene. Stalin: Order Through Terror. London: Longman Group Limited, 1981.

This book focuses on the time period after Stalin gained control of the Soviet Union. The revolution; noted as being more radical than that of 1917, of political power and culture soon took on a life of its own becoming known as Stalinism. Finally, this book recognizes that Stalins rule was a reflection of the historical conflict between Russias Asian roots and the pressure for Western reform.

Day, Richard B. Leon Trotsky and the Politics of Economic Isolation. Cambridge, England: University Press, 1973.

This book looks at Leon Trotskys economic beliefs during the time when he was a major contender for rule over the Soviet Union. This sheds allot of light onto the subject of Trotskys Communist beliefs.

Deutscher, Isaac. The Great Purges. Oxford: Basil Blackwell Publisher, 1984.

This book focuses on the struggle for power between Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin during the momentous decade of the 1930s. Showcasing Stalins anti-Trotsky campaign that infiltrated every aspect of Soviet life and of the outside world, this book gives an inside look into the horrifying world of Stalin in power over The Soviet Union

Deutscher, Issac. The Age of Permanent Revolution: A Trotsky Anthology. New York: Dell Publishing, 1964.

This book presents a showcase of writings by one of the towering political figures of the twentieth century. It allows the reader to go deeper than ever before, into the mind of Leon Trotsky. Exploring many of his thoughts and ideas, one gets a better understanding for his Communist beliefs.

Hannity, Sean. Deliver us from evil: defeating terrorism, despotism, and liberalism. New York: Regan Books, 2004.

This book looks at the tragic consequences of terrorism in the modern world. Looking at the information discovered about past leaders such as Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler one can understand the terrible truths about people such as Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden.

Hochschild, Adam. The Unquiet Ghost. Boston Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.

This book explores life for the average Soviet and Russian citizen after the death of Joseph Stalin. It explores popular feelings about what life was like under Stalinist rule. Despite the fact that some twenty million people died under Stalin iron fist, many remember him as a great leader.

Laqueur, Walter. Stalin: The Glasnost Revelations. New York: Scribners, 1990.

During the time period under the leadership of Gorbachev, the Soviet Union entered into a period of open discussion of the corruption and the fallacies done to the citizens of the Communist Country. One can see the corruption under Stalin from this time book.

Lee, Stephen J. Stalin and the Soviet Union. London, England: Routledge, 1999.

This book looks at Joseph Stalin and his leadership that took over the Soviet Union. Behind the Corruption one gets to see what exactly his plans and methods used for the Soviet Union were.

Medvedev, Roy A. All Stalins men. Garden City, New York: Anchor Press, 1984.

This book characterizes the time period from Stalins hopes of taking over the Soviet Union to his take over. Looking at the steps he took through corruption to gaining power and support, one gets a better understanding of the time period.

Medvedev, Roy A. On Stalin and Stalinism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1979.

This book examines the already known problems associated with the Stalin era and highlights new details that were previously overlooked. This unique work brings in information that was once only available to Soviet writers and information about the Stalin era available in the west.

Medvedev, Zhores A. The Unknown Stalin. London, England: I.B. Tauris, 2003.

The man behind all the corruption and the horror; Joseph Stalin, is looked at in this very exciting work. What happened in Soviet Russia under the controversial leadership of this dynamic leader is explored here

Oracle Think Quest. Stalin and Trotsky Fight for Power. Project by Students, for Students. http://library.thinkquest.org/C0112205/stalinvstrotsky.html (accessed November 4th, 2010).

This website article explains the power struggle between Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky when deciding who would become the heir to Vladimir Lenin upon his death. This article favors Trotsky as the more efficient successor to Lenin

Overy, R. J. The Dictators: Hitlers Germany and Stalins Russia. New York: W.W. Norton & Co, 2006.

This book compares dictatorships and leadership styles under some of the most corrupt leadership that the world has ever seen, Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler. Looking at the cults of personalities of both these leaderships, one can understand the brainwash that people suffered from under both of these governments.

Pipes, Richard. Communism: A History. New York: Modern Library, 2003.

Taking a look at all the different sides to Communism, one gets a better understanding what happened in Soviet Russia, and exactly why it collapsed. Starting with Marx and looking at the ideals of Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, and even Mao, this book gives a very well rounded look at Communist belief.

Radical Journal. Joseph Stalin : Speech at Celebration Meeting 1943. Radical Journal. http://radicaljournal.com/essays/speech_at_celebration_meeti.html (accessed November 15, 2010).

This speech by Joseph Stalin addresses the people of The Soviet Union informing them of the state of the war with Europe. It also informs the people of his plans after the defeat of the Fascist by the Soviet alliance

Roosevelt, Franklin D. My dear Mr. Stalin: the complete correspondence between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph V. Stalin. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University, 2005.

This book, written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, shows the direct relationship between Joseph Stalin and the U.S. President. Focusing on their later years as allies, one can see the dynamic differences between these two influential political figures.

Sebag Montefiore, Simon. Stalin: the Court of the Red Tsar. New York, Knopf, 2004.

This book looks at the time when Stalin was rising to power and taking over leadership of the Soviet Union. The steps that he took, the methods he used, his leadership style are all things that are explored.

Serge, Victor. The Life and Death of Leon Trotsky. New York, Basic Books, 1975.

From the time of his birth to the very end, one gets a very unique look at the man behind the Communist ideology. One gets a better understanding of what made Leon Trotsky join the fight for Communism.

Service, Robert. Lenin: A Biography. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University, 2000.

This book explores the life and times of Lenin. Starting at his childhood and exploring exactly what made him becomes the revolutionary that he was at the coup of Russia. Delving deeper than most sources on this topic, one becomes more aware Lenins influence on Stalin and Trotsky.

Service, Robert. Trotsky: A Biography. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2009. This book explores the many sides to Leon Trotsky through the exploration of his own life. This book delves into the real story behind the exile by Joseph Stalin and his Revolutionary views.

Siegelbaum Lewis and Andrei Sokolov. Stalinism as a Way of Life. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press, 2000.

This book explores what it was like for the common person living under Joseph Stalin. It gives an accurate description of the popular view of socialism in The Soviet Union.

Stalin, Joseph. The essential Stalin; major theoretical writings, 1905-52. New York: Anchor Books, 1972.

This book shows the time in Stalins life from his early Bolshevik days to his take over and then ruling of the Soviet Union. Looking at the political mastermind of his undermining of Trotsky and Lenin to his death, this book shows the Legacy that was Joseph Stalin.

Thatcher, Ian. Leon Trotsky and World War One. Basingstoke, England: Macmillan, 2000.

Looking at Leon at Trotsky before he joined the Bolshevik cause, this book gives a unique look at what his believes were before he entered the world scene.

Trotsky, Leon. In Defense of Marxism. New York: Merit Publishers, 1965.

Leon Trotsky looks at what the original beliefs of the Communist Manifesto and of Karl Marx were and how they changed under the Soviet leadership. This book makes one question is what was considered Communism in the Soviet Union, even Communism?

Trotsky, Leon. The Stalin School of Falsification. New York: Pathfinder Press, 1972.

From the perspective of Leon Trotsky one gets to see the corruption that was Joseph Stalins reign and rise to power over the Soviet Union. This provides a unique look at what Trotsky saw was wrong with the leadership of Stalin.

Trotsky, Leon. 1905. New York: Random House, 1971.

This book looks at the time period when there was a first attempt at a Communist Revolution of Russia. Looking at what made it fail the first time and what they planned on doing the second time.

Trotsky, Leon. The Permanent Revolution, and Results and Prospects. New York: Merit Publishers, 1969.

Trotskys idea of The Permanent Revolution and a World Wide Communist Revolution is presented in this work. It shows sharp contrast between this and Stalins belief of Socialism in One Country.

Trotsky, Leon. The Young Lenin. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1972.

This work written by Leon Trotsky looks at the early years of the leader of the Soviet Union. One gets to see a closer look at what was the founding principles of the Communist belief of the Soviet Union and how they changed over the years and different leaders

Trotsky, Leon. Trotskys Diary in Exile 1935.Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1976.

This book tells about the time in Leon Trotskys life after he was exiled from The Soviet Union by his former colleague, Joseph Stalin. This personal account tells of Trotskys travels and inner most personal thoughts in the last years of his life.

Trotsky, Leon. Writings of Leon Trotsky. New York: Pathfinder Press, 1970.

This collection of writings by Leon Trotsky are collected from the time period when he was sent into exile by Joseph Stalin. They show allot of insight into his Communist beliefs and ideological practices.

Tucker, Robert. Stalin in Power: The Revolution from Above, 1928-1941. New York: Norton, 1990.

At the brink of World War II, Joseph Stalin was one of the leaders of one of the most confusing alliances of all time, between the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. Looking at his war strategies along with his leadership over his Communist state, one gets a better understanding of life under Stalins rule.

Ulam, Adam B. Stalin; the man and his era. New York: Viking Press, 1973.

Joseph Stalin went by whatever means and did whatever it took to come to power in the Soviet Union. One gains a better understanding of what exactly made him the man of his era.

Van Ree, Erik. Socialism in One Country: A Reassessment. Studies in Eastern European Thought 50, no. 2 (Jun. 1998): 77-117.

This journal explores the belief by Vladimir Lenin and later Leon Trotsky of a world Revolution. Reassessing the belief that it may be possible for a Revolution to take place in an isolated country; however, it would be incomplete without the factor of the world revolution.

Van Ree, Erik. Stalin as a Marxist Philosopher. Studies in Eastern European Thought 52, no. 4 (Dec. 2000): 259-308.

This journal explores Joseph Stalins contribution to the Marxist and Communist ideal and thought of the early 20th Century. It explores his version of Marxism and his strong contradictions between non-economic and non-class factors in history and his rejection of idealist rudiments in dialectics.