The Communist Manifesto: Complete With Seven Rarely Published Prefaces

The Communist Manifesto” is a seminal work that has left an indelible mark on the history of political thought. Authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, this powerful manifesto serves as a rallying cry for social and economic justice, sparking critical analysis and thought-provoking discussions that continue to reverberate to this day.At its core, “The Communist Manifesto” challenges the prevailing social and economic systems of its time, calling for a radical transformation of society and the redistribution of wealth. Marx and Engels brilliantly dissect the class struggle and the inherent contradictions of capitalism, presenting an alternative vision rooted in equality, solidarity, and the liberation of the working class.One of the notable strengths of this manifesto is its ability to provoke thought and encourage readers to question the status quo. Marx and Engels offer a penetrating analysis of the exploitative nature of capitalism, exposing the inherent inequalities and injustices perpetuated by the system. Their thought-provoking arguments compel readers to examine the foundations of society and the distribution of power, inspiring a critical examination of economic structures and societal norms.Moreover, “The Communist Manifesto” is a testament to the power of ideas and the potential for social change. It serves as a call to action, urging individuals to unite, organize, and challenge oppressive systems. Marx and Engels’ vision of a classless society, where wealth is shared and labor is dignified, continues to resonate with those who seek a more equitable and just world.While “The Communist Manifesto” has been subject to various interpretations and historical contexts, its historical significance cannot be denied. It has shaped political movements, inspired revolutions, and influenced generations of thinkers, activists, and scholars. Even for those who may not align with its ideology, the manifesto offers valuable insights into the dynamics of power, the role of capitalism, and the pursuit of social justice.

Delivery was prompt. Wish the print was a bit larger so I did not have to use a magnifying glass even when wearing my glasses.

only if your interested in the subject

Legible with a good sized font. Condition was excellent and clearly new and never read copy. Pages were clear and paper showed no considerable aging. I do not base my star rating on the message of the book but rather as the product itself received from Amazon. Regardless of your personal political and social views, this is a must read for anyone interested in societal issues beyond who is the next American Idol or NFL champion. While the book was written to address things happening in a different time and place the basic concepts are still relevant today in most of the world. It is a very short read with many blank pages so I recommend highlighting the main points while reading it for future reference or discussion. I found it to be structured very simplistic, a chapter title with 1 or 2 sentences carrying its message followed by a few pages of fillers.

Product was true to description.

No this book will not change your life or have the answer to life's problems however it is funny to see that the same problems that are happening in governments now happened back then.

Though the price is very good, communist philosophy has been proved failed again and agin throughout the history. It's sad that so many people nowadays try to change this nation into communist or socialism ( same role, just different name) not really knowing the truth, just based on some political ideology that human history had repeatedly proved to be failed. In fact communism is the worst political system that ever presented on earth. Because of its brutality, I escaped from that regime. And I am happy to be in this country where human freedom is mostly respected, and protected. Communist lies saying every one shares equally: In fact only, those few comrades who caused the shift of power enjoy the wealth and power, but the rest of the general citizens have no equality nor basic human right. Any one speak against government---disappear next day to "concentration camp" w/o fair trials nor justice. Communist shut down all religious freedom, or freedom of speech ( all medias are government controlled) Communists deny any form of gods but instead, they set the status of Stalin or Ma chiding, or Kimjung ill, and have to sing songs and salute for them, worship them. From elementary children to elders... Anyone dares to go against the government, ---labor camp! Several millions who stand for their freedom were killed brutally in early 20th century, during the communism overturn.1989, Tinamen square, a million chines college students marched to protest against their communist government of oppression: it was broadcasted all over the world, they were asking communist government to give them ;freedom for speech, media, business, religion, true-democracy( not like few communist party people controlling) by election. Sooner the communist government sent them tanks and guns and indiscriminately shoot them and ran over with tank. Whole world watched through television broadcast. There is no "equal Justice" like the communist ideologist deceives people. Only "Elite Party Comrades" have the privileges of special health care, food market for themselves only, supply stores for them only, but the rest of the citizens live in dirt poor situation deprived from basic human rights. It's just a power shift from have to have not. Maybe somebody to arrange some "exchange living tourism" between these communist countries and America, Send those "Deceived communism lovers" to live in those communist countries for a year or two years by themselves without any privileges as American, but just as like their citizen, then maybe all these communism, socialism, totalitarian movement in American will learn the true lessons of the reality, and waken up. Also, reading the books by real defects form those communist countries will give real ideas, not just full of bologna, lying ideology (theory) booksNow some ignorant Americans already forgot about this just 20 years ago's brutality that we watched with our own eyes, want to change this great nation into communist?Please study the real history. I mean the "real history" not just that stupid "ideology of communist". In a word, if you study the true history, communist repeatedly failed last 150 years.and it's the most evil regime in the history. Why?: Stalin communist government killed 90 millions including the vicinity nations that were turn into communism, Macho-tong communist killed 100 millions, 2 millions by North Korea, by Cambodia each, 2 millions in Africa, 200,000 latin America..so on . But most of all they all became terribly poor after communist regime,oppressing the free capitalism, except China, because they started to adapt the partial capitalism from 10 years ago after they realized the harsh economic state. Now history tells also other evil regime; Hitler killed 6 million jew with other 4 million of Europeans; Japan' imperialism killed 20 million Asians during WWII, ..so on.When communism and socialism oppress people's creativity and force them to work for "common Good", the productivity drops automatically. Why? men were not made to work for Common good. Maybe some aliens from different planet or maybe Jesus will do for common good. But not men's nature. That's why communism make every one poorer and poorer from their establishments throughout the history. When men get prosperous by working w their hards, with their creativity, they eventually help others if they are normal. because normal people appreciate God's wisdom of love and peace. But if the much power goes to God-hating communist, socialists or totalitarianistic government, you will see the corruption everywhere in their regime, instead of trying to help others or common good. Because they basically don't know, or appreciate God's wisdom of love and peace for all, they will fully manifest their selfishness and brutality filling only their throats. Why? that's the human nature w/o god. Human nature could be most brutal and selfish if they don't learn the true love from the creator as history repeatedly teach us. Men can't govern themselves.They are naturally selfish, greedy and evil w/o god. If any political party, government have too much power, they will certainly hurt others unless they truly know jesus who always teach love and peace. That's why our America's constitution is truly great, because it was written by the God's fairness and wisdom protecting basic human rights that is originally from God , over any political unbalance. I realized only those who hate God fall into these"denying the constitution, or "let's change it "theory saying they are too old or whatever nonsense. Too old constitution? Then why the whole world always look upon America when it comes, most well practiced freedom and human right? Please have reasons.If USA turned into communism, the power will shift to only those who hate the existing American system. They secretly controlling medias ( I already see it happened ) and brainwashing the youth with distorted facts in textbooks last 20 years. They keep change their names, their activity, and theory. Why? if they openly speak up, they know they will fail because any normal mind people will see the deception and its perversion. Look at these behind scenes of the head members. They are not normal mind, full of hatred, and causing always divisions, manipulations. Sadly this government & Geroge Soro' socialic, communistic union party people hired many "paid bloggers from 4 years ago intensively promoting hatreds & division. Real sad thing is most American publics are so ignorant, not knowing the behind scenes, get brain wash step by step through facebook, twitters, googles' net traffic. Many good people's web site had been already blocked from public access from 2010.Do u know who r the major donors to all the ivy league schools in America? Middle Eastern Islamic terrorists sponsoring extremists. We pour our oil money into these middle eastern countries, these islamic extremists trains terrorists w our money, sending back to USA to brain wash college kids, funding mosques, from 1960' pouring into American textbook committees to distort our history, fanning the Anti-america propaganda w socialists, communism movementtogether to destroy this great nation, but Americans are sleeping. While these trillion's forein oil money are eating up our nation, last prolong Democratic congress, government prohibit our own oil production saying "environmental protection". no wonder our debt is no more controllable. To any nation to be strong, they have to have their own supply of power sources. Get it? Can't go on with debts, especially to middle east. Though we fully develop all forms of green energy,it is still less than 50% of our energy sources. Before polar bears or dolphins, we are getting total broke, can't even protect them from international slaughters. Please think people & wake up from those hired bloggers & medias who were own by few extreme liberal bosses. Collect the real historic facts, separate from the author's propaganda. Lineup the real facts, then you will see the history more accurately. Always develop the "reasoning power" of your own this way, not swayed by many false propagandas in most books, medias out there. If you don't have your own reasoning power, you will be always vulnerable and get deceived.Interestingly always angry, poor people seem becoming the front line deceived victims of these evil ideology. So instead, ask God to enlighten your heart to live with love and peace& goodness with others and ask your personal blessing instead of trying to destroy others who seems have.If you believe somebody or some classes hurt your people, look at this. Bible says: forgive your enemy, don't live with your past: Don't covet your neighbors: work diligently on your own hands so you don't steal, become a burden to others. And lastly, love your neighbors as yourself. Then you will live in the true blessing of God, the creator. Those citizens of chines and all the other communist countries, including north korean, who are brutally oppressed in the middle Eastern Islam tyrannies still wants their human freedom with the destruction of the oppressing totalitarianistic regime still today. So why move to backward of mistakes people?

Great book! Quality printing.

amazing

May not change your life but will certainly alter your understanding of society.

No me cabe duda de que estamos ante uno de los libros más importantes de la Historia de la Humanidad, este Manifiesto ha sido crucial y todo el mundo debería leerlo al menos una vez en su vida. Como sienta las bases del análisis de la Historia, todo lo que provoca los avances (la lucha de clases) y todas las posibles alianzas, apunta una serie de elementos programáticos pero sobretodo analiza, analiza y analiza. No podemos entender nada de lo que ha pasado en la historia reciente sin haber leído esto.

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