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The Communist Manifesto
by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
1964 edition, Washington Square Press/Pocket Books
Paperback, 143 pages
The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a key political text that advocates for the overthrow of capitalist societies and the establishment of communism.
It argues that history is driven by class struggles between the bourgeoisie (capitalists) and the proletariat (working class). The manifesto predicts that the proletariat will rise up, abolishing private property and class distinctions to create a classless, communist society.
It is structured into four sections that discuss the nature of class struggle, the goals of communism, critiques of other socialist theories, and the position of communists in the political landscape of the time.
Pages unmarked. Some wear to cover including rubbing, discoloration and minor marks. Front cover has light surface damage where a tag or sticker appears to have been.