Faction and the 'Trotskyite-Zinovievite Centre'
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There is so far little evidence to suggest that in preparation for the trials of 1936-1938, Stalin acted alone, by his own intention, or for the purpose of a sinister scheme to destroy his opponents.
This section will attempt to prove that although Stalin remained a major factor in the events of that occurred, he fell victim to party opportunists who sought to exploit his paranoia and murderous nature; to prove their loyalty by proving the treason of others. |