The Communist Manifesto
by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Gareth Stedman Jones
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Gareth Stedman Jones holds a well received rating of 3.51 out of 5, based on 56.5K reader ratings. First published in 1848. The book spans 288 pages.
About The Communist Manifesto
A rousing call to arms whose influence is still felt todayOriginally published on the eve of the 1848 European revolutions, The Communist Manifesto is a condensed and incisive account of the worldview Marx and Engels developed during their hectic intellectual and political collaboration. Formulating the principles of dialectical materialism, they believed that labor creates wealth, hence capitalism is exploitive and antithetical to freedom.This new edition includes an extensive introduction by Gareth Stedman Jones, Britain's leading expert on Marx and Marxism, providing a complete course for students of The Communist Manifesto, and demonstrating not only the historical importance of the text, but also its place in the world today.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Gareth Stedman Jones |
| Published | 1848 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Kindle Price | $0.0 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, History |
| Average Rating | 3.51 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 56,464 |
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What genre is The Communist Manifesto?
The Communist Manifesto is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, History. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 56.5K reader ratings, The Communist Manifesto has an average score of 3.51 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Communist Manifesto?
The Communist Manifesto has 288 pages.
Who wrote The Communist Manifesto?
The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Gareth Stedman Jones. It was first published in 1848.
What is the ISBN for The Communist Manifesto?
The ISBN-13 for The Communist Manifesto is 9780140447580.0.
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