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The Communist Manifesto and Other Writings | [Karl Marx]
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The Communist Manifesto and Other Writings

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  • by Karl Marx
  • Narrated by Todd McLaren
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    4 hrs and 13 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    03-28-11
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Widely debated since its publication in 1848, The Communist Manifesto is one of the world's most influential political manuscripts. Presenting an analytical approach to the problems of capitalism and the resulting class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, the text lays out the rationale and goals of communism as conceived by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

This edition of The Communist Manifesto is based on the English edition of 1888. In addition, this collection includes the following essays and writings by Marx, translated by H. J. Stenning: "A Criticism of the Hegelian Philosophy of Right", "On the King of Prussia and Social Reform", "Moralizing Criticism and Critical Morality: A Polemic Against Karl Heinzen", "Proudhon", "French Materialism", and "The English Revolution".

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    Christopher Leawood, KS, United States 05-29-11
    Christopher Leawood, KS, United States 05-29-11
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    "Good recording, poor selection"

    As a recording of the Communist Manifesto, this is excellent, if overpriced. The narrator did a fine job. However, the "Other Writings" are a somewhat esoteric selection of Marx's lesser-known articles and essays. Of some interest to the more dedicated Marx students, but of little use as a general introduction to his thinking. It would have been better to bundle the Manifesto with the introductory "Wage Labour and Capital", selections from "The 18th Brumaire", "Capital", etc.

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    Carl Des Peres, MO, United States 06-19-11
    Carl Des Peres, MO, United States 06-19-11 Member Since 2010
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    "Even better reasons to not want this way of life"

    This book makes great platitudes to why people without limitations are capable of great levels of self-elevations, that they are not capable of controlling. How people are not able to control their own lives and futures. What a sad and arrogant way of thinking. That people are just a herd of children that need to be controlled and held down. It is a wonder that this way of thinking could have ever made it anywhere. - I think that everyone should read this book to be aware of how to recognize the limiting desires of others.

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    Where does The Communist Manifesto and Other Writings rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    6 out of 10. Only because he (Marx) makes so many quirky assumptions about humanity. Overall the manifesto is ridiculous. His assumptions are way off the mark and it amazes me that so many grasp hold as though it might be possible to achive success through his ideals. I had to listen to it and make up my own mind. Marx is a nut. Period.


    Would you be willing to try another book from Karl Marx? Why or why not?

    Not really. This was enough.


    Any additional comments?

    Not a wast of time. His utter infatuation with the bourgeoisie is apparent. A good read or in this case listen if one wishes to expand ones grasp of where communism places its origins.

    2 of 9 people found this review helpful
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