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The Communist Manifesto by Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx outlines the principles of communism and advocates for the overthrow of capitalist societies. It discusses class struggles, the problems inherent in capitalism, and envisions a future where the working class would rise to power, creating a classless and stateless society. This influential political text serves as a rallying call for change and critique of the existing socio-economic systems of its time.
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This classic political work may captivate you if you're intrigued by socio-economic theories and historical movements. It offers a compelling analysis of class struggles and critiques of capitalism, which continue to resonate in discussions about societal structure and equity.

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Presents Marx and Engels's revolutionary revolutionary summons to the working classes - one of the most important and influential political theories ever formulated.

The revolutionary summons to workers transformed the modern world and still shapes millions of lives today.

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The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is frequently reviewed as a seminal work in political theory, offering a critique of capitalism and advocating for a classless society. Critics often highlight its historical significance and influential arguments, which have sparked intense discussions and inspired numerous political movements. Readers appreciate its concise and powerful prose, but some note the complexities and challenges inherent in applying its principles in modern contexts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141397986

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 54g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). Marx's works available in Penguin Classics are Capital, Dispatches for the New York Tribune, Early Writings, Grundrisse, The Portable Karl Marx and Revolution and War.

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