A new book titled "Lenin's Final Fight: Speeches and Writings (1922-1923)" has been published by Dar Fada'at for Publishing and Distribution in Amman. The book, edited by George Vaison, has been translated into Arabic from English by Maher Harami, who has previously translated works by Marx, Engels, Trotsky, and Rosa Luxemburg. Harami has also added footnotes to explain people, organizations, and terms.
The book was originally published in English by Pathfinder Press in 1995 and reprinted in 2010. The publisher's introduction states that between late September 1922 and early March 1923, Vladimir Lenin fought his final political battle within the leadership of the Soviet Communist Party. This battle was not an administrative struggle but a decisive confrontation over the direction of the Soviet revolution and its fate.
The book collects Lenin's last writings, including letters, memos, articles, and speeches, revealing his vision on crucial issues such as the alliance between workers and peasants, education, and national rights. It also covers state control of foreign trade and reform of the state's and party's control apparatus. The book is divided into nine chapters and three appendices, preceded by a detailed historical introduction and chronological sequence of events.
Lenin's final battle was fought under difficult circumstances. He suffered a brain stroke in May 1922 and further strokes in December of the same year, forcing him to dictate his thoughts. Despite these challenges, Lenin continued to manage his battle with the help of his secretaries. The book begins with Lenin's report to the 11th Party Congress in March 1922, where he asked, "Who will win?"
The book includes Lenin's texts on national issues, the establishment of the Soviet Union, defense of state control over foreign trade, and his "Letter to the Congress," known as Lenin's "testament." In this letter, Lenin wrote that Stalin was "too rude" and proposed his removal as General Secretary. The book concludes with Lenin's last articles on cooperatives, revolution in the East, and reform of the Workers' and Peasants' Inspection.
The publisher describes these texts as rare political and historical documents, offering readers a unique opportunity to understand a pivotal moment in 20th-century history. The battle's effects, the publisher notes, are still felt today. The book provides insight into Lenin's thoughts and the internal struggles of the Soviet Communist Party during its early years.
The Arabic translation of "Lenin's Final Fight" is a significant addition to the literature on Soviet history and Lenin's legacy. The book's publication is a testament to the ongoing interest in understanding the complexities of the Soviet era and its impact on modern politics.
Key points
- The book "Lenin's Final Fight" has been published in Arabic, offering insights into Lenin's final battle and vision for the Soviet revolution.
- The book collects Lenin's last writings, revealing his thoughts on crucial issues such as worker-peasant alliances and national rights.
- The publication provides a unique opportunity to understand a pivotal moment in 20th-century history and its lasting impact.
