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'Bronshtein in the Bronx' is a fictional account of Leon Trotsky's New York exile

Feb 12, 2025 · 8m
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  • Robert Littell's novel Bronshtein in the Bronx fictionalizes Leon Trotsky's NY exile.
  • Trotsky hoped to spark a US socialist revolution.
  • Littell discusses his family connection and the novel's premise.

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