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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. A rallying cry that forever altered the political landscape, The Communist Manifesto examines the forces of class struggle and the structures that shape society. Marx and Engels chart the rise of capitalism, exposing its relentless exploitation of the working class and the instability it breeds. With bold arguments and uncompromising clarity, they call for collective action, envisioning a world where wealth and power are shared rather than hoarded. Their words remain urgent, urging readers to question inequality and reimagine society itself. First published in 1848, this slim but explosive work became a catalyst for movements that would reshape nations and ideologies across the globe. Its critique of capitalism and vision of revolutionary change challenged the status quo, inspiring revolutions, reforms, and debates that continue to this day. More than just a manifesto, it is a lens into the enduring struggles between labor and capital, hope and oppression, making it one of the most influential works in modern history.

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Karl Marx, born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, Prussia, was a philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist. He studied law and philosophy at the universities of Bonn and Berlin, developing a keen interest in Hegelian philosophy. In 1841, Marx earned his doctorate from the University of Jena.In 1843, Marx moved to Paris, where he became involved in radical political circles and met Friedrich Engels, who would become his lifelong collaborator. Together, they co-authored ""The Communist Manifesto"" in 1848, articulating the principles of communism and advocating for the proletariat's uprising. Marx's critical analysis of capitalism culminated in his seminal work, ""Das Kapital,"" published in 1867.Marx spent his later years in London, continuing his writing and political activism despite enduring financial hardship and health issues. He was actively involved in the International Workingmen's Association, promoting international socialism. Marx passed away on March 14, 1883, in London, leaving a profound legacy that influenced various political movements and ideologies worldwide. Friedrich Engels, born on November 28, 1820, in Barmen, Prussia, was the eldest son of a wealthy textile manufacturer. Despite his family's expectations for him to pursue a business career, Engels developed a keen interest in philosophy and literature during his early years. His exposure to the harsh realities of industrialization, particularly during his time in Manchester, England, profoundly influenced his socio-economic perspectives.In 1844, Engels met Karl Marx in Paris, marking the beginning of a lifelong partnership. Together, they co-authored several significant works, including ""The Holy Family"" and ""The German Ideology,"" culminating in ""The Communist Manifesto"" in 1848. Engels also provided financial support to Marx, enabling him to continue his research and writing.After Marx's death in 1883, Engels dedicated himself to editing and publishing the remaining volumes of ""Das Kapital,"" ensuring the continuation of their joint intellectual legacy. He also authored works such as ""The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State,"" further contributing to socialist theory. Engels passed away on August 5, 1895, in London, leaving an indelible mark on political thought and revolutionary movements worldwide.

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