The Communist Manifesto

[Loki]

The Communist Manifesto

Introduction

The Manifesto of the Communist Party, written by Marx and Engels in 1848, begins: "A spectre is Haunting Europe – the spectre of Communism." Today this spectre, or ghost, is once again rising.

Karl Marx

Young people in particular are asking – what is the alternative to capitalism? The Manifesto of the Communist Party, written by Marx and Engels, summarises the basic ideas of Marxism and remains an inspiration today.

This Introduction very briefly looks at some of the most fundamental themes of the Manifesto. It attempts to address questions which have arisen in the course of modern struggles against capitalism, and against the oppression and the brutal wars which inevitably arise from capitalism.

We provide answers to some frequently asked questions about the Marxist ideas proclaimed in the Manifesto.

Read it here.

[Loki]

Google e-book here.

[Skandi]

I have this one, it's even worse to read than Mein Kampf it's very hard going I do wonder why a book supposedly targeted at the working class seems incapable of using words under 20 syllables. Maybe it's just my translation though.

[Loddfafner]

I have this one, it's even worse to read than Mein Kampf it's very hard going I do wonder why a book supposedly targeted at the working class seems incapable of using words under 20 syllables. Maybe it's just my translation though.

Yes but it is much, much easier than, say, Capital. The Manifesto was actually intended as a pamphlet for the workers in 1848.