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Marx's Early Life and Engagement
- Karl Marx's early life was marked by academic pursuits, radical philosophy, and clashes with Prussian authorities.
- His engagement to Jenny von Westphalen endured despite distance and challenges.
Engels's Radicalization and Manchester Experience
- Friedrich Engels, from a wealthy industrial family, rebelled by embracing radical ideas and documenting working-class conditions in Manchester.
- His partnership with Mary Burns exposed him to the harsh realities of industrial life.
Marx and Engels's Collaboration
- Marx and Engels's first substantial meeting in Paris sparked a lifelong collaboration and solidified their shared vision of a worker-led revolution.
- Engels's firsthand accounts of working-class struggles deeply influenced Marx's thinking.