| Summary: | The 'Communist Manifesto' by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a foundational political text that articulates the principles of communism. Written in 1848, it was commissioned by the Communist League and aims to address the class struggles and inequalities inherent in capitalist societies. Marx and Engels argue for the abolition of bourgeois society and the establishment of a classless, stateless society where private property is eliminated. The manifesto critiques the capitalist production system and posits that the proletariat, or working class, will lead a revolution to overthrow the bourgeoisie. It serves as both a political treatise and a call to action for workers worldwide, advocating for a systemic change towards a society based on common ownership and the welfare of all.
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