The Communist Manifesto

I thought it would be something much larger, but it has a lot of good information in it.

Great read for the conscientious reader and thjnker

Exactly what you think it is. Holds up well.

It is a book and does what a book should

interesting read. actual form of the book is kind of annoying but still a nice read itself

Very interesting!

Such bombastic claptrap. Would be comical if not responsible for so much murder and terror. It’s inexplicable how this slim treatise, bristling with contempt for people and closed-minded to the point it sounds like a parody, retains a shred of relevance today. Even if one sincerely wants to help “society” or the “working class” how can anyone ignore it’s proven track record and cite this with authority? How has it become possible people can say, “I’m a Marxist,” and not be shunned for inhumanity? I am honestly mystified by this. The great fault line in Western intellectual history and, increasingly, social history is the inexplicable ability of Marx to remain relevant. The shield of loving humanity, or your fellow, can't plausibly be wielded with socialism and Communism anymore, yet somehow it is, and its blood-splattered warriors are still out there swinging and, by appearances, convinced *they're* the good guys. Therefore, everyone should read “The Communist Manifesto.” It is a blueprint for totalitarianism, and many of the ills of the world can be laid on its head. The term “hate crime” is offensive, but if we’re going to have such a concept then Marxists should be indicted for it. As Borges contemptuously dismissed it, it seeks "reduce(s) the history of the universe to a sordid economic conflict." If the repercussions weren't so awful it would be dreary. Right at the time I finished re-reading "The Communist Manifesto" I see this tweet from a Chinese person: "Communists are always certain of themselves because their certainty is ideological, not factual—and ideology doesn’t require reality. Xi Van Fleet @XVanFleet" Right on.

This review isn't going into the ideas that the book has to offer, as that is a subjective thing that I do not believe should be measured in a "5 star" review system. This review is based upon the adaptation and quality of the physical copy of tThe Communist Manifesto. Overall this adaptation is faithful in case you need a primary source on this topic. Comparing to other copies of the Manifesto this one is a pamphlet, being only 48 pages total. The physical quality of this version can be a little questionable in my opinion, as it's so thin that I have to be careful to not let something accidentally crush it in my backpack when I head to class. It's also just held together by two staples so keep that in mind when handling this. The quality of the print is acceptable however some italicized words may be a little bit smudged looking. The font size seems acceptable in my opinion, a little on the smaller side for some people I've met when discussing the book in class however. Overall, if you need a copy of the Manifesto for a class or for personal reasons this will do fine, but just keep in mind that you should be a bit careful to not bend or crush it accidentally.

Brilliant and fascinating as a student studying russian tsardom to communism it's also fascinating to see how this evolved into Marxism lenism

戯言ならべて破壊と支配を 正当化してるだけだと 思いますが その内容を確認するために 読みました

Pure utopian thoughts based only on assumptions, no practicality in ideas and thoughts of the author, this communism fanatic ideology has led to massacre of at least 20 million humans

i did a report on communism for my final in English and i only use this book and got a A+

Approaching The Communist Manifesto with an open mind, I hoped to better understand the historical context, the frustrations of the era, and the ideals that inspired so many movements around the world. In that sense, the text succeeds — it’s concise, forceful, and undeniably influential. Marx and Engels capture the inequality and harsh conditions of 19th-century industrial Europe in a way that still resonates. Their passion for addressing exploitation and imagining a fairer social structure is clear and, at times, compelling. That said, I walked away somewhat disappointed. While the diagnosis of social problems is sharp, the proposed solutions feel overly simplified, idealistic, and lacking in practical detail. The manifesto presents sweeping promises but offers very little guidance on how its ideas would realistically function without creating new problems of their own. The tone can also come across as rigid and absolute, leaving little room for nuance, evolution, or alternative approaches to reform. Overall, The Communist Manifesto is an important historical document and worth reading for its influence and insight into the struggles of its time. But as a blueprint for society, it feels incomplete and, at moments, disconnected from the complexity of real human systems. I’m glad I read it — I just wish the vision matched the strength of its critique.