The Revolutions of 1848: Political Writings, Vol. 1 (Penguin Classics)

Marx and Engels had sketched out the principles of scientific communism by 1846. Yet it was from his intense involvement in the abortive German Revolution of 1848 that Marx developed a depth of practical understanding he would draw on in "Capital" and throughout his later career. This volume includes "The Manifesto of the Communist Party" as well as showing how tactical alliances with the Bourgeoisie failed to bear fruit resulting in Marx becoming committed to independent workers' organizations and the ideal of "permanent revolution". Articles offer analyses of events in France, Poland, Prague, Berlin and Vienna.