The Communist Manifesto

Name: The Communist Manifesto
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780140447576
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By Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx

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The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, is a foundational political text that outlines the theory of communism and advocates for the class struggle as a driver of societal change. It explores the conflicts between the bourgeoisie, or capitalist class, and the proletariat, or working class, suggesting that the latter will eventually overthrow the former to establish a classless society. The manifesto serves as a rallying cry for political action in the pursuit of social and economic equality.
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This influential work may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the foundational ideas of Marxism, understanding class struggles, and examining the historical contexts of political movements. It provides a critical analysis of capitalism and offers a vision for a classless society, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by political theory and social change.

The Communist Manifesto

The "Communist Manifesto" presents a summary of the whole Marxist vision of history and is the foundation document of the Marxist movement. Published on the eve of the 1848 revolutions, the manifesto is a condensed account of the world-view of Marx and Engels, evolved over the previous few years.

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The Communist Manifesto (1848), Marx and Engels's revolutionary summons to the working classes, is one of the most important and influential political theories ever formulated. After four years of collaboration, the authors produced this incisive account of their idea of Communism, in which they envisage a society without classes, private property, or a state.

They argue that the increasing exploitation of industrial workers will eventually lead to a revolution in which Capitalism is overthrown. This vision provided the theoretical basis of political systems in Russia, China, Cuba, and Eastern Europe, affecting the lives of millions.

The Communist Manifesto still remains a landmark text: a work that continues to influence and provoke debate on capitalism and class.

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The Communist Manifesto is widely reviewed as a seminal political work that presents a powerful analysis of class struggle and the dynamics of capitalism. Many reviewers appreciate its bold and clear articulation of Marxist theory, though some critique it for being overly idealistic. It remains influential and frequently discussed for its historical impact and enduring relevance in political discourse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140447576

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Gareth Stedman Jones
Edited by Gareth Jones
Edited by Gareth Jones

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Friedrich Engels Karl Marx Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany and studied law at Bonn and Berlin. In 1848, with Freidrich Engels, he finalized the COMMUNIST MANIFETO. He settled in London, where he studied economics and wrote the first volume of his major work, DAS KAPITAL(1867, two further volumes were added in 1884 and 1894). He is buried in Highgate Cemetery, London. Friedrich Engles was born in Barmen, Germany. From 1842 he lived mostly in England. Gareth Stedman Jones is Professor of Political Science in the History Faculty of Cambridge University and a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. He is also a Director of the Centre of History and Economics at Cambridge. His publications inlcude Outcast London and Languages of Class.