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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
While the publisher would like to ask that all those reading this work keep in mind the “millions” of people whose lives and livelihoods have been destroyed by those seeking to implement the idea that classist systems should be abolished and the people should own and profit off the means of their own production, while I would like the ask that all those reading this work keep in mind the millions bought and sold into slavery in support of the capitalist system with which we still abide, keep in mind the millions bought and sold into slavery today by wealthy people who want cheap labor, keep in mind the millions currently incarcerated in private for profit prisons who can also legally be used as slave labor in the United States. Keep in mind the millions of people who live in poverty in the wealthiest nations in the world. Keep in mind the tens of millions with medical and school debt in one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Keep in mind the millions who would be financially ruined if they were to lose their jobs while their wealthy employers who provide little to no labor yet take in capital can hide behind an LLC if their company goes belly up.
Keep in mind that there has never been a country in the world to actually implement a communist social structure, since it would be impossible if you were wholly self sufficient. There is no hierarchy, there is no currency, you provide what you can and get what you need.
Keep in mind that the basic idea of communism has already been implemented as solutions to the failings of capitalism both private and public worldwide. Insurance is a system in which we all contribute what we can, and receive what we need even if it exceeds our contributions. The police, public roads, fire department, public education system, the government itself, we all contribute what we can of our labor, of our money, and we receive what we need in return.
If you are going to read this book, this theory, keep in mind that the alternative is that the ruling classes, whoever they may be, are in their rightful station above you. To advocate against communism is to advocate against the working class, the middle class, blue collar people who have to work constantly just to stay alive. You’re advocating for the massively wealthy to contribute no labor to the system they created and still get a cut of the pie because they own it. You are advocating against people keeping the value of their own labor under cooperative systems in which they don’t just contribute to the means of production but also are a part owner.
If you expect communists to accept, understand, and abide by your capitalism, the absolute least you could do is understand their communism.
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Capitalist selling anti-capitalist literature
By JoshuaEW on January 9, 2021
Small, definitely pocket sized, shorter than expected for such a reviled book. I would recommend tearing out the 2020 Publisher’s Forward for an enhanced experience, free bookmark, or just buy from a company that doesn’t try to advance their own agenda while capitalizing on beliefs they find particularly egregious.By JoshuaEW on January 9, 2021
While the publisher would like to ask that all those reading this work keep in mind the “millions” of people whose lives and livelihoods have been destroyed by those seeking to implement the idea that classist systems should be abolished and the people should own and profit off the means of their own production, while I would like the ask that all those reading this work keep in mind the millions bought and sold into slavery in support of the capitalist system with which we still abide, keep in mind the millions bought and sold into slavery today by wealthy people who want cheap labor, keep in mind the millions currently incarcerated in private for profit prisons who can also legally be used as slave labor in the United States. Keep in mind the millions of people who live in poverty in the wealthiest nations in the world. Keep in mind the tens of millions with medical and school debt in one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Keep in mind the millions who would be financially ruined if they were to lose their jobs while their wealthy employers who provide little to no labor yet take in capital can hide behind an LLC if their company goes belly up.
Keep in mind that there has never been a country in the world to actually implement a communist social structure, since it would be impossible if you were wholly self sufficient. There is no hierarchy, there is no currency, you provide what you can and get what you need.
Keep in mind that the basic idea of communism has already been implemented as solutions to the failings of capitalism both private and public worldwide. Insurance is a system in which we all contribute what we can, and receive what we need even if it exceeds our contributions. The police, public roads, fire department, public education system, the government itself, we all contribute what we can of our labor, of our money, and we receive what we need in return.
If you are going to read this book, this theory, keep in mind that the alternative is that the ruling classes, whoever they may be, are in their rightful station above you. To advocate against communism is to advocate against the working class, the middle class, blue collar people who have to work constantly just to stay alive. You’re advocating for the massively wealthy to contribute no labor to the system they created and still get a cut of the pie because they own it. You are advocating against people keeping the value of their own labor under cooperative systems in which they don’t just contribute to the means of production but also are a part owner.
If you expect communists to accept, understand, and abide by your capitalism, the absolute least you could do is understand their communism.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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Printed incorrectly
By nick brooker on September 8, 2017
Got my copy and pages 9 through 40 are inverted and upside down. The entire book is goofed up because of this. I'm not pleased.
By nick brooker on September 8, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
The Communist Manifesto is an interesting book with some profound insights. The Manifesto is a great introduction to the technological view of history, which is what Marx's historical materialism is based on. For Marx, the improvement of technology and the increase in productivity is what will ultimately cause the separation of society into only two classes: proletarians and bourgeoisie. Given the current debate over the rise of automation and AI, the loss of jobs due to technological advancements, and possible need to implement universal basic income, Marx's technological view of history outlined in the Manifesto is as relevant as ever. Worth a read although Marx is clearly wrong about a lot of things (e.g. his belief that all conflicts is caused by class conflicts).
The book includes two translations of the Manifesto as well as Marx's speech on the question of free trade and the first section of The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte.
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Product quality: excellent
By Tim on August 10, 2018
5/5 for product quality: The product quality is excellent. Very well designed cover and well formatted interior.By Tim on August 10, 2018
The Communist Manifesto is an interesting book with some profound insights. The Manifesto is a great introduction to the technological view of history, which is what Marx's historical materialism is based on. For Marx, the improvement of technology and the increase in productivity is what will ultimately cause the separation of society into only two classes: proletarians and bourgeoisie. Given the current debate over the rise of automation and AI, the loss of jobs due to technological advancements, and possible need to implement universal basic income, Marx's technological view of history outlined in the Manifesto is as relevant as ever. Worth a read although Marx is clearly wrong about a lot of things (e.g. his belief that all conflicts is caused by class conflicts).
The book includes two translations of the Manifesto as well as Marx's speech on the question of free trade and the first section of The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte.
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Amazon distributes propaganda
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2019Verified Purchase
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Important book
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Reviewed in India on January 28, 2020Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in India on January 28, 2020
Pass MarxReviewed in India on January 28, 2020
The layman's review
No one asked for this, but still...
Okay first advice: keep a dictionary around(or the Google assistant).
One might say that this book is too much information in a short number of pages (me being 'one'), but we have to understand that Karl(my childhood friend) is trying to explain the entire idea of communism(which is kind of complex) in less than a 100 pages(that's a manifesto). The book is amazing. It makes you understand communism to the core and what it stands for. The sentences are too long with too many commas. Bear with it. Oh yeah and you'll have to actually pay attention while reading(it's not Percy Jackson), or else it won't make sense at all. This book makes you want to rebel but then you realize your family belongs to the bourgeoisie and not the proletariat (and then you thank god that India is capitalist). I know you didn't understand those words. Bourgeoisie: middle class (kind of upper middle class)
Proletariat: working class, the one who work on minimum wage
Chill, even I googled this.
The book is full of words, which if used in random conversations, can make you look extremely knowledgeable.
Now comes the main question, would this book make you a communnist?! The answer lies in the impressionability of your mind. I personally think it wouldn't because the communist movement wasn't for the class of the society that you belong to. Maybe your maid or your driver might become a communist after reading this book. But then again, if they are able to understand these long comma filled sentences they wouldn't be doing what they are doing in the first place.🙂
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Anthony Fuoco
Know thy enemy
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2019Verified Purchase
Nate
A Must Read Book of the Year!
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2020Verified Purchase
