Lenin's Strategic Return: A Fork in History

This chapter examines Lenin's return to Russia in April 1917 and its crucial role in the October Revolution. It discusses the weakened provisional government and alternative historical scenarios, pondering the potential rapid seizure of power by the Bolsheviks. The conversation highlights the complex dynamics between Lenin, the Germans, and the burgeoning revolutionary sentiment, raising questions about the legitimacy and impact of foreign influence on the Bolshevik movement.