The Communist Manifesto (Marx)

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 working class (proletariat) and the owners of production (bourgeoisie). Marx and Engels call for workers worldwide to unite, overthrow capitalist systems, and establish shared ownership of resources. The goal is to eliminate inequality, reduce exploitation, and create a society where wealth and power are distributed more fairly among all people.