"The Communist Manifesto," written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and published in 1848, is a foundational text of modern political thought and a key work in the development of communist theory. The manifesto presents a critical analysis of the socioeconomic conditions of the time, particularly the industrial revolution and the emerging class struggles between the bourgeoisie (the capitalist class) and the proletariat (the working class).

Marx and Engels argue that throughout history, soci...

This revised and enlarged edition of the leading anthology provides the essential writings of Marx and Engels--those works necessary for an introduction to Marxist thought and ideology.