Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution

This book reveals the surprising connections between American financiers and the Bolshevik Revolution, highlighting Wall Street's role in shaping Soviet Russia's emergence.

In Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution, Antony Sutton embarks on a meticulous investigation into the intricate ties between American financiers and the Russian Revolution. Utilizing a wealth of sources, including Department files, personal papers of influential Wall Street figures, and established biographies, Sutton uncovers the surprising involvement of Morgan banking executives in the clandestine transfer of Bolshevik gold to the United States. This revelation raises critical questions about the motivations behind the American Red Cross's mission to Russia in 1917, which included more financiers than medical personnel, suggesting a focus on contracts rather than humanitarian aid.

Sutton's exploration delves deeper into the role of Wall Street in shaping the political landscape of Russia during this tumultuous period. He highlights the intervention of American capitalists in freeing Leon Trotsky, a key figure in the Bolshevik movement, and the strategic maneuvers by major corporations eager to penetrate the vast Russian market long before the U.S. officially recognized the Soviet regime. By piecing together these historical links, Sutton presents a compelling narrative that challenges the conventional understanding of the relationship between capitalism and communism.

Wall Street and the Bolshevik Revolution not only documents a pivotal moment in history but also serves as a warning about the complexities of political and economic alliances. Originally published in 1974, this classic study remains relevant today, shedding light on the often-overlooked connections between Western capitalism and the rise of Communism in Russia. It is part of a significant trilogy that includes further examinations of Wall Street's influence on global events.