"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles." Outlining the theory of communism by Marx and Engels, this political document explains the material conception of history and presents their theories and ideas of how in due course socialism would replace the capitalist society of the time. It discusses the relationship between the proletarians and the bourgeoisie, the Communists and the proletarians, and the Communists and other opposition parties. The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is one of the most important political documents of the world. This monumental text continues to remain influential and widely read. Optimized for digital reading, this ebook offers a smooth, immersive experience on any device. Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx were influential figures in the development of socialist theory. Engels, a German philosopher and writer, collaborated closely with Marx, a German philosopher and economist. They argued that class struggle was the driving force behind historical change and advocated for a proletarian revolution to establish a classless society. Their works continue to shape political and economic discourse to this day.