First published in 1848, „The Communist Manifesto“ not only shaped the labor movement of the 19th and 20th centuries, but also became a central point of reference for left-wing theories and political movements around the world.

In clear and forceful language, Marx and Engels examine social class relations and articulate their vision of a classless, communist society.
Karl Marx / Friedrich Engels.

The Communist Manifesto. Erstdruck in deutscher Sprache (First published in German): Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei. Office der Bildungs-Gesellschaft für Arbeiter von J. E. Burghard, London 1848. Autorisierte englische Übersetzung, herausgegeben und kommentiert von Friedrich Engels, 1888. (Authorized English Translation, edited and annotated by Friedrich Engels, 1888.)