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“The history of all previous societies has been the history of class struggles.”

Quote by Karl Marx

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Karl Marx (May 5, 1818 - March 14, 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, political theorist, and revolutionary. He is one of the founders of Marxism and his works, including 'Das Kapital' and 'The Communist Manifesto', have had a profound impact on the world. more

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Book:The thought of Karl Marx: an introduction

Source: The thought of Karl Marx: an introduction

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Source: Karl Marx: Selected Writings

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Source: Karl Marx, Frederick Engels: Collected Works

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Source: Marx's Capital

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Source: Marx Selections

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