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The Communist Manifesto
Marx and Engels's short 1848 pamphlet frames history as class struggle and argues that the working class will overthrow capitalism, setting out the aims of the Communist League.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1848
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 305
- Format
- Standalone
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Quick answers about The Communist Manifesto
- What is The Communist Manifesto about?
- Marx and Engels's short 1848 pamphlet frames history as class struggle and argues that the working class will overthrow capitalism, setting out the aims of the Communist League.
- Who should read The Communist Manifesto?
- Read it if you want the foundational text itself, read in a single sitting. Skip it if you want a balanced evaluation or an explanation of how it played out in practice.
- How long and how fast is The Communist Manifesto?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 305 pages, first published in 1848.
- Does The Communist Manifesto have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Communist Manifesto for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Communist Manifesto; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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