The Communist Manifesto
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (963 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019953571X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.. This summary of the Marxist vision is an incisive account of the world-view Marx and Engels had evolved during their hectic intellectual and political collaboration of the previous few years. Regarded as one of the most influential political tracts ever written, The Communist Manifesto serves as the foundation document of the Marxist movement. Critically and textually up-to-date, this new edition of the classic translation (Samuel Moore, 1888) features: an introduction and notes by the eminent Marx scholar David McLellan, prefaces written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels subsequent to the original 1848 publication, and corrections of errors made in earlier versions.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe
Throughout history, power structures remain very similar. Great for people interested in politics and societies. Throughout history, power structures remain very similar. Definitely a must-read for those that are into government/history. You may not agree with solution but the ideas are certainly interesting.. "it is what it is" according to reader. I had read and heard about this title for years and finally decided to take a look at it. It is Marx's brief statement of his beliefs meant to persuade the general reader of their validity. The brevity makes it easy to get through and become familiar with the general terms used. I can now recognize these concepts when I see them used in other contexts.. Five Stars If politics, economy or life in general interest you - this is a must.
Their spectre, manifested in the Manifesto's vivid prose, continues to haunt the capitalist world, lingering as a ghostly apparition even after the collapse of those governments which claimed to be enacting its principles. "A spectre is haunting Europe," Karl Marx and Frederic Engels wrote in 1848, "the spectre of Communism." This new edition of The Communist Manifesto, commemorating the 150th anniversary of its publication, includes an introduction by renowned historian Eric Hobsbawm which reminds us of the document's continued relevance. Marx and Engels's critique of capitalism and its deleterious effect on al