The Communist Manifesto

The Communist Manifesto

by Karl Marx
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 17/12/2020

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Karl Marx's 'The Communist Manifesto' is a seminal work in political theory, advocating for the overthrow of capitalist systems in favor of a classless society. Written in a clear and incisive style, the manifesto presents a succinct critique of the socioeconomic forces driving inequality and exploitation. Marx employs a revolutionary tone, urging the proletariat to rise up against the bourgeoisie and seize control of the means of production. The book's significance lies in its influence on socialist movements worldwide, shaping the course of history in the pursuit of social justice and equality. Marx's prophetic vision of a society free from class divides continues to resonate in contemporary discourse on economic and political systems. As a foundational text of Marxist theory, 'The Communist Manifesto' remains essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of capitalism, socialism, and class struggle.

ISBN:
4064066395308
4064066395308
Category:
Social & political philosophy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
17-12-2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Musaicum Books
Karl Marx

Karl Marx was born in the German city of Trier in 1818. He studied law in Bonn and Berlin at his father's insistence, but his true interests lay elsewhere and, in 1841, he received a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Jena.

For the next two years he wrote for radical left-wing newspapers before moving to Paris with his wife, Jenny; there he became a communist and met his lifelong friend and collaborator, Friedrich Engels.

They published their revolutionary pamphlet, The Communist Manifesto, in 1848 and Marx moved to London a year later. He spent the rest of his life there - often in considerable poverty - while he wrote his magnum opus of political theory, Das Kapital. Karl Marx died in 1883.

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