The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels for the Communist League and published in London in February 1848, weeks before revolutions broke out across Europe. In a few dozen pages it sets out a theory of history as class struggle, describes how the bourgeoisie had transformed the world and would be overthrown by the proletariat it created, answers common objections to communism, reviews rival socialist schools and ends with a call to the workers of all countries to unite. This edition presents the English translation made by Samuel Moore in 1888 under Engels's supervision, together with the prefaces the authors added to later editions as events overtook their predictions. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Communist Manifesto online?
Yes. The Communist Manifesto opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Communist Manifesto is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Communist Manifesto in the public domain?
Yes. The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Samuel Moore. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Communist Manifesto?
About 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Communist Manifesto?
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
