THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO & CAPITAL

Enriched edition. Including Two Important Precursors to Capital (Wage-Labour and Capital & Wages, Price and Profit)By Karl Marx

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Karl Marx's seminal works, 'The Communist Manifesto' and 'Capital,' delve deep into the principles of communism and the critique of capitalism. 'The Communist Manifesto' outlines the class struggles prevalent in society and the need for a proletarian revolution, presenting a stark vision of a society free from class distinctions and private ownership of the means of production. 'Capital' analyzes the capitalist system, exploring labor exploitation, surplus value, and economic crises. Marx's writing style is sharp, analytical, and persuasive, making his arguments compelling and thought-provoking. These works are essential in understanding Marxist theory and its influence on social and political thought. Published in the mid-19th century, they continue to impact contemporary discussions on equality, labor rights, and the role of the state in economy. Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, was driven by his observations of the working class's hardships and the inequalities perpetuated by capitalism. His critiques of the economic system and advocacy for communism were informed by his desire for social justice and equality. Marx's intellectual contributions have shaped revolutionary movements and inspired generations of thinkers, activists, and policymakers. I highly recommend 'The Communist Manifesto' and 'Capital' to readers interested in political philosophy, economics, and history. Marx's groundbreaking analysis of capitalism, labor relations, and class struggle remains relevant and influential, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of society and economy. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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Publish dateNov 2, 2018

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1THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO & CAPITAL

2Introduction

3Author Biography

4Historical Context

5Synopsis (Selection)

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6THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO & CAPITAL

7Author’s Preface: First German Edition

8Editor’s Preface: First English Translation

9Part 1 - Commodities and Money

101. Commodities

112. Exchange

123. Money, or the Circulation of Commodities

13Part 2 - Transformation of Money into Capital

144. The General Formula for Capital

155. Contradictions in the General Formula of Capital

166. The Buying and Selling of Labour-Power

17Part 3 - The Production of Absolute Surplus-Value

187. The Labour-Process and the Process of Producing Surplus-Value

198. Constant Capital and Variable Capital

209. The Rate of Surplus-Value

2110. The Working Day (pt. 1)

2210. The Working Day (pt. 2)

2311. Rate and Mass of Surplus-Value

24Part 4 - Production of Relative Surplus-Value

2512. The Concept of Relative Surplus-Value

2613. Co-operation

2714. Division of Labour and Manufacture

2815. Machinery and Modern Industry (pt. 1)

2915. Machinery and Modern Industry (pt. 2)

3015. Machinery and Modern Industry (pt. 3)

31Part 5 - Production of Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value

3216. Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value

3317. Changes of Magnitude in the Price of Labour-Power and in Surplus-Value

3418. Various Formula for the rate of Surplus-Value

35Part 6 - Wages

3619. The Transformation of the Value and Respective Price of Labour-Power into Wages

3720. Time-Wages

3821. Piece Wages

3922. National Differences of Wages

40Part 7 - The Accumulation of Capital

4123. Simple Reproduction

4224. Conversion of Surplus-Value into Capital

4325. The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation (pt. 1)

4425. The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation (pt. 2)

45Part 8 - Primitive Accumulation

4626. The Secret of Primitive Accumulation

4727. Expropriation of the Agricultural Population From the Land

4828. Bloody Legislation against the Expropriated

4929. Genesis of the Capitalist Farmer

5030. Reaction of the Agricultural Revolution on Industry

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