The Communist Manifesto is an influential political document written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The Manifesto suggests that the only way to overthrow the bourgeoisie is through a violent revolution. The document advocates for the establishment of a communist society, in which there is no private ownership of property and all citizens are equal.
The Manifesto has been highly influential, serving as a key text for Marxist and Communist parties around the world. It was first published in German in 1848, but was not translated until 1872 when it was published in London.
Document suggests that the only way to overthrow the bourgeoisie is through a violent revolution. It advocates for the establishment of a communist society, in which there is no private ownership of property and all citizens are equal.
The Communist Manifesto has been highly influential, serving as a key text for Marxist and Communist parties around the world. It has been translated into more than 30 languages and remains one of the most widely read works in history.
Political document begins with a social analysis of capitalism and how it changes society, creating economic classes based on their relationship to capital (money). This class division creates two main groups: those who own land or capital (the bourgeoisie) and those who must sell their labor to survive (the proletariat). This division results in class struggle between these groups; eventually, Marx argues, this will lead to violent revolution if nothing else changes.
The Manifesto is considered one of the most influential political documents in history, having inspired many revolutions and communist movements around the world.
