The Communist Manifesto (Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels)

"The Communist Manifesto," written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, outlines their ideas about class struggle and the problems of capitalism. It argues that society is divided into two main classes: the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class). The manifesto calls for the proletariat to unite and overthrow capitalist systems, advocating for a classless society where resources are shared. It emphasizes that economic systems shape social relations and highlights the exploitation inherent in capitalism. The document serves as a critique of capitalism and a call to action for revolutionary change toward socialism and ultimately communism.