History Daily The Communist Manifesto
Feb 21, 2025
Discover the tumultuous journey of Karl Marx as he navigates confinement and censorship to co-write a world-changing document. Delve into the dynamic friendship between Marx and Friedrich Engels, formed over spirited discussions in a Paris café. Learn how their collaboration ignited revolutionary ideas amidst European upheaval. Unpack the historical backdrop and the initial mixed reception of the Communist Manifesto, which ultimately shaped revolutionary movements globally.
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Marx's Imprisonment
- Karl Marx, a 30-year-old, was imprisoned in Brussels in 1848, accused of supplying weapons to revolutionaries.
- The only evidence was an inheritance from his father, but he was released and warned never to return to Belgium.
Marx and Engels' First Meeting
- Karl Marx, initially a philosopher, became a journalist at the Reinesche Zeitung newspaper under Moses Hess's mentorship.
- Marx met Friedrich Engels, a soldier and poet, who also contributed to the newspaper.
Shared Beliefs and Correspondence
- Engels's time in England strengthened his political beliefs, leading him to write about worker exploitation.
- Marx and Engels began corresponding, sharing ideas and articles, discovering their shared views on social inequality.
