The definitive introduction to history’s most influential and
controversial political document, updated for a new generation of
readers.
Since it was first
written in 1848, The Communist Manifesto has been translated
into more languages than any other modern text. All across the
world—in countless places and idioms—it has been debated, shared,
brandished, invoked, banned, burned, and even declared “dead.”
But in an era of escalating political, economic, health, and
environmental crises, Marx and Engels’ fierce indictment of
capitalism is more relevant than ever, and their Manifesto remains
required reading from the classroom to the picket line.
Scholar Phil Gasper
draws on his decades of teaching and organizing experience to produce
a beautifully organized edition of the Manifesto that brings the text
to life. By fully annotating the Manifesto with clear historical
references and explication, a glossary, and including additional
related texts, Gasper provides an accessible and comprehensive
reference edition suited to first-time readers and dedicated
partisans alike.