
Manifesto - Of the - Communist Party
MANIFESTO - OF THE - COMMUNIST PARTY.
WHAT MEANS THIS STRIKE? - By DANIEL DE LEON
NEW YORK LABOR NEWS CO. - 28 CITY HALL PLACE, NEW YORK
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A sweeping declaration of purpose, this work captures a moment when European workers first rallied around a shared vision of a fairer society. Emerging from secret meetings and heated debates, the authors lay out a concise program that confronts the stark divide between labor and capital. Their words echo the urgency of an era marked by uprisings, arrests, and the relentless quest for collective empowerment.
Listening to this text offers a glimpse into the birth of an international movement, tracing how a modest pamphlet survived censorship, trials, and exile to become a touchstone for activists worldwide. The narrative intertwines historical anecdotes with bold analysis, inviting listeners to understand the ideological foundations that sparked later labor coalitions. It remains a compelling entry point for anyone curious about the early struggles that shaped modern social thought.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (91K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines, from images obtained from The Internet Archive.
Release date
2010-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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A fierce critic of capitalism and one of the most influential political thinkers of the 19th century, this German writer helped reshape debates about class, labor, and power. His works, especially The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, went on to influence politics and social movements around the world.
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