An emblematic text, widely read, which influenced as little as any in the history of the world's secretariat. One of the most widely read books in the world, along with the Bible, the Koran and Mao's Red Book, which was hugely influential in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Communist Manifesto was published on February 21, 1848. Its authors, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
As sansimera.gr reports, the book was commissioned by the "Communist League" to the two theoreticians of the communist idea, ahead of its conference in London.
The "Manifesto" proposes a plan of action for the proletarian revolution, which will overthrow capitalism and ultimately bring about a classless society. This booklet mentions the imposition of the progressive tax, the abolition of property and the nationalization of the means of production, as steps to the imposition of communism.
Written in as simple and understandable a manner as possible, since it is addressed to the masses, the "Communist Manifesto" was the "Gospel of Communism", which influenced the destinies of the entire planet. Millions of people shed their blood, as other Christians, for the ideals of communism, but in vain, as capitalism lives and reigns. To achieve this he was forced to accept many of the ideas of the "Manifesto", such as progressive taxation, government intervention in the economy, the abolition of child labor and free education.
The "Communist Manifesto" was the first Marxist work to be translated into Greek, only in 1908, by the writer Konstantinos Hatzopoulos. It was then published continuously in the newspaper "O Ergatis" of Volos and in 1913 in its entirety in a pamphlet by the Socialist Center of Athens.
Famous Quotes
- "A specter hovers over Europe, the specter of communism".
- "Proletarians of all countries unite!"
- "The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains".
Translations into Greek (indicative)
- The first translation of the "Communist Manifesto" into Greek in a polished Primary, by the prose writer Konstantinos Hatzopoulos. (Courier Publishing)
- Modern and well-made edition translated by George - Ikaros Babasakis. (ed. Erato)
- 1944 edition translated by Yannis Kordatos (Alfeios Publishing)
We remind you that the Manifesto was recently commemorated at this year's Oscar ceremony.
The Introduction
"A specter is haunting Europe:the specter of Communism. All the forces of aging Europe have joined in a holy alliance to hunt this specter:the pope and the tsar, Metternich and Guizot, French radicals and German policemen .
Which opposition party has not been accused of being communist by its ruling opponents, what opposition party has not accused its most progressive opponents, as well as its reactionary opponents, of communism?
Two things emerge from this fact:
Communism is now recognized by all European powers as a force.
It is time for the communists to openly expose to the whole world their perceptions, their aims, their pursuits and to contrast the fairy tale of the communist ghost with a Manifesto of the party itself.
For this purpose communists of the most diverse nationalities gathered in London and drew up the following Manifesto which is published in English, French, German, Italian, Flemish and Danish".