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Stalin's Ascendancy: The Power Struggle
This chapter explores the intense rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky during the early years of Soviet politics, particularly after Lenin's stroke in 1922. It highlights Stalin's calculated moves to undermine Trotsky while navigating the complexities of party loyalty and fear, all against a backdrop of Lenin's disapproval and the concealed Testament. The narrative illustrates how Stalin's political machinations ultimately led to his consolidation of power and the expulsion of his rivals by 1927.
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