"The Communist Manifesto" is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. It outlines their vision for a communist society and argues for the overthrow of capitalism through revolution by the proletariat.
Related terms
Revolution: A forcible overthrow or change in government or social order.
Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of resources and production driven by profit motives.
Socialism: An economic system where there is collective ownership or control over resources and means of production, with an aim towards greater equality.