The Communist Manifesto (Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels)

The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a political pamphlet that critiques capitalism and advocates for a classless society. It argues that history is driven by class struggles between the bourgeoisie (owners of production) and the proletariat (workers). The authors call for workers to unite and overthrow capitalist systems to establish communal ownership of resources, aiming to reduce inequality and promote social justice. The manifesto emphasizes solidarity among workers worldwide and has greatly influenced socialist and communist movements and ideas about changing economic and social structures.