The Communist Manifesto

The Communist Manifesto, also known as The Manifesto of the Communist Party, was first published on February 21, 1848, is one of the world's most historically influential political tracts. Commissioned by the Communist League and written by founding Communist theorists Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, it laid out the League's purposes and program. The Manifesto suggested a course of action for a proletarian revolution to overthrow capitalism and, eventually, to bring about a classless society.

Effect on modern countries

Some measures recommended by the Manifesto are not unique to socialism or communism. Indeed, a number are currently widespread in developed capitalist countries. In particular, most western democracies adhere to the following Manifesto measures:

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• A progressive tax system.
• Centralization of credit in the banks of the state.
• Free education for all children in public schools, and the abolition of child labor.