Audiobooks by Friedrich Engels

Embark on a revolutionary journey into the foundations of modern political thought with 'The Communist Manifesto' by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, now available as a thought-provoking audiobook. In this seminal work, Marx and Engels articulate their vision for a classless society, where the proletariat rises against capitalist oppression to achieve equality and liberation. Through incisive analysis and impassioned rhetoric, 'The Communist Manifesto' critiques the inequalities inherent in the capitalist system and calls for collective action to overthrow the bourgeoisie and establish a society based on cooperation and solidarity. As listeners delve into the pages of this historic document, they'll confront timeless questions about power, justice, and the nature of social change. Perfect for students of political science, history, and economics, this audiobook provides a compelling exploration of the forces that shape our world. Whether you're a staunch advocate of socialism or simply curious about its principles, 'The Communist Manifesto' offers valuable insights into the complexities of modern society. So, if you're ready to engage with one of the most influential political treatises ever written, start listening to 'The Communist Manifesto' today and discover the enduring relevance of Marx and Engels' revolutionary ideas.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Jeff Moon (Narrator)

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Collected Works Of Marxism, Anarchism, Communism: The Communist Manifesto, Reform or Revolution, The

This book contains the fundamental works of Marxism, Anarchism and Bolshevism: The Communist Manifesto, originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party, by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; Reform or Revolution by Rosa Luxemburg; The Conquest of Bread by the Russian anarcho-communist Peter Kropotkin; Anarchism: What it Really Stands For by Emma Goldman; The State and Revolution by Vladimir Lenin; Fascism: What It Is and How To Fight It by Leon Trotsky. Translated by Mary Fox. Illustrated by Dmytro Rybalko.

Emma Goldman, Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx, Leon Trotsky, Peter Kropotkin, Rosa Luxemburg, Vladimir Lenin (Author), Andrew Roberts, Kenneth Elliot, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates (Narrator)

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15+ Political Science. Classics Collection: The Art of War, Tao Te Ching, The Republic, Meditations,

What is Political Science? Within human society, it is customary to distinguish between the following spheres: economic, political, social, and spiritual. The political sphere is important in that it involves and determines the interactions of different political powers. This understanding lies at the foundation of any political analysis of public life. Politics as a specific sector within human society is as old as it is modern. Many famous statesmen and scientists are credited as the authors of laws and political systems. In today's global community, facing growing pressures of political extremism and radicalism, knowledge of basic political science principles should help students develop a democratic ethos and foster qualities, such as political tolerance, compromise, and cooperation, while learning to express and defend their interests in a civilized manner. The foundation of political science lies in the accumulated knowledge of mankind. Each included piece o this collection is required reading at some of the best universities on the planet including: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Columbia Universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, among others. Sun Tzu: The Art of War Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching Plato: The Republic Marcus Aurelius: Meditations Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince Thomas More: Utopia Tommaso Campanella: The City of the Sun Francis Bacon: The New Atlantis Thomas Paine: Common Sense John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: The Communist Manifesto Vladimir Lenin: The State and Revolution Rosa Luxemburg: Reform or Revolution Peter Kropotkin: The Conquest of Bread Emma Goldman: Anarchism: What It Really Stands For Leon Trotsky: Fascism: What It Is and How to Fight It

Emma Goldman, Francis Bacon, Friedrich Engels, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Lao Tzu, Leon Trotsky, Marcus Aurelius, Niccolo Machiavelli, Peter Kropotkin, Plato, Rosa Luxemburg, Sun Tzu, Thomas More, Thomas Paine, Tommaso Campanella, Vladimir Lenin (Author), Alfred Costa, Andrew Roberts, Douglass Scott, Jamey Lewis, Joe Phoenix, Jowanna Lewis, Kenneth Elliot, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates, Richard Williams (Narrator)

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The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844

'The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844' is a socio-economic and political work by Friedrich Engels, a German philosopher and collaborator of Karl Marx. The book provides a critical analysis of the living and working conditions of the working class in England during the Industrial Revolution. Engels conducted extensive research and firsthand observations, drawing attention to the deplorable conditions faced by the working class in urban industrial centers. He explores issues such as long working hours, child labor, unsanitary living conditions, lack of workers' rights, and the exploitation of labor by the emerging industrial capitalist class. The book serves as a scathing critique of the social and economic inequalities of the time, highlighting the stark contrast between the living conditions of the working class and the affluent bourgeoisie.

Friedrich Engels (Author), Jason Smith, Jason Smith (male Synthesized Voice) (Narrator)

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The Communist Manifesto

'The Communist Manifesto,' co-authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a profound critique of capitalism and a blueprint for a new social order, communism. It argues that the proletariat, or working class, will lead the revolution against the capitalist system's inherent class inequalities. Spanning four sections, the manifesto traces class struggles, critiques the bourgeoisie, reviews socialist and communist literature, and examines the position of communists relative to opposition parties. In reading this key political tract, remember it is a product of its time. Yet its discourse on wealth, power, and economic disparity remains relevant today. This timeless work invites us to critically examine our society, offering crucial insights into socio-political ideologies shaping our world.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Eric Johnson (Narrator)

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[German] - Das kommunistische Manifest: Mit Texten zu seiner Entstehung & historischen Kontextualisi

Das «Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei» ist die wohl bekannteste Schrift von Karl Marx und Friedrich Engels. Wie wohl kaum ein anderes Dokument seiner Zeit lässt das «Manifest» die politisch aufgeladene Stimmung nachempfinden, die damals um 1848 herum während des zu Ende gehenden Vormärz in Europa kurz vor Ausbruch der Februarrevolution in Paris geherrscht hat. Wer sich für das «Kommunistische Manifest» interessiert und mehr über die Hintergründe seiner Entstehung erfahren möchte, wird in diesem Hörbuch reichlich Material finden. So befinden sich neben dem komplett eingelesenen «Kommunistischen Manifest» auch die von Friedrich Engels als Programmentwurf verfassten «Grundsätze des Kommunismus», die Marx als Grundlage des «Manifests» dienten. Auch enthält das Hörbuch eine Schrift von Moses Hess, einem heute weitestgehend vergessenen Wegbegleiter von Engels und Marx, der damals 1847 einen Gegenentwurf als Programm des «Bunds der Kommunisten» bei eben diesem Bund einreichte, sich damit aber gegen Marx und Engels nicht durchsetzen konnte. Weiter enthält das Hörbuch als Zusatzmaterial: Franz Mehring: «Das Kommunistische Manifest». Renate Merkel: Der Platz der Auffassung von Marx und Engels über die sozialistische und kommunistische Gesellschaft in der historischen und ideengeschichtlichen Entwicklung. Volker Braumann: Zur Entstehung des «kommunistischen Manifests», Begleitessay zum Hörbuch. Karl Marx und Friedrich Engels: Sämtliche Vorworte und Vorreden zum «Kommunistischen Manifest». Hörbuch-Sprecher Volker Braumann liest vorwiegend Texte aus Philosophie und Psychologie ein. Sein Hauptaugenmerk gilt den Werken Platons, Arthur Schopenhauers und Sigmund Freuds.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Volker Braumann (Narrator)

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The Communist Manifesto

The Communist Manifesto, originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party (German: Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei), is an 1848 political document by German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Commissioned by the Communist League and originally published in London just as the Revolutions of 1848 began to erupt, the Manifesto was later recognised as one of the world's most influential political documents. It presents an analytical approach to the class struggle (historical and then-present) and the conflicts of capitalism and the capitalist mode of production, rather than a prediction of communism's potential future forms. The Communist Manifesto summarises Marx and Engels' theories concerning the nature of society and politics, namely that in their own words 'the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles'. It also briefly features their ideas for how the capitalist society of the time would eventually be replaced by socialism. In the last paragraph of the Manifesto, the authors call for a 'forcible overthrow of all existing social conditions', which served as a call for communist revolutions around the world. In 2013, The Communist Manifesto was registered to UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme along with Marx's Capital, Volume I.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Peter Coates (Narrator)

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[Portuguese] - O Manifesto do Partido Comunista

Idealizado em 1848 pelos teóricos políticos Karl Marx e Friedrich Engels, sob o título original Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei, este manuscrito político tem como foco uma abordagem analítica sobre a natureza da sociedade, em especial, a luta de classes entre burgueses e proletários. Expõe o programa da Liga Comunista, apresentando ideias discutidas na época de como o capitalismo poderia ser substituído pelo regime do socialismo e, depois, do comunismo, com a finalidade de alcançar uma igualdade social que, apesar de não ter se consolidado na prática, levanta um questionamento sobre os caminhos da nossa sociedade.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Mateus Prado (Narrator)

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The Communist Manifesto (Unabridged)

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels - (German: Das Kommunistische Manifest), originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party (Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei), is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, commissioned by the Communist League and originally published in London in 1848. The text is the first and most systematic attempt by Marx and Engels to codify for widespread consumption the core historical materialist idea that, as stated in the text's opening words, 'the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles', in which social classes are defined by the relationship of people to the means of production. Published against the backdrop of the Revolutions of 1848 and their subsequent repression across Europe, the Manifesto remains one of the world's most influential political documents. Synopsis The Communist Manifesto is divided into a preamble and four sections. The introduction begins: 'A spectre is haunting Europe-the spectre of communism.' Pointing out that it was widespread for politicians-both those in government and those in the opposition-to label their opponents as communists, the authors infer that those in power acknowledge communism to be a power in itself. Subsequently, the introduction exhorts communists to openly publish their views and aims, which is the very function of the manifesto. The first section of the Manifesto, 'Bourgeois and Proletarians', outlines historical materialism, and states that 'the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles'. According to the authors, all societies in history had taken the form of an oppressed majority exploited by an oppressive minority. In Marx and Engels' time, they say that under capitalism, the industrial working class, or 'proletariat', engages in class struggle against the owners of the means of production, the 'bourgeoisie'. The bourgeoisie, through the 'constant revolutionising of production [and] uninterrupted disturbance of all social conditions' have emerged as the supreme class in society, displacing all the old powers of feudalism.[6] The bourgeoisie constantly exploits the proletariat for its labour power, creating profit for themselves and accumulating capital. In doing so, however, Marx and Engels describe the bourgeoisie as serving as 'its own grave-diggers'; as they believe the proletariat will inevitably become conscious of their own potential and rise to power through revolution, overthrowing the bourgeoisie. 'Proletarians and Communists', the second section, starts by stating the relationship of 'conscious communists' (i.e. those who identify as communists) to the rest of the working class. The communists' party will not oppose other working-class parties, but unlike them, it will express the general will and defend the common interests of the world's proletariat as a whole, independent of all nationalities. The section goes on to defend communism from various objections, including claims that it advocates communal prostitution or disincentivises people from working.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), John Ingra (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Manifiesto Comunista

'Manifiesto Comunista' es un tratado político escrito por Karl Marx y Friedrich Engels. Este influyente documento fue publicado por primera vez en 1848 y presenta los principios fundamentales del comunismo y el análisis de la lucha de clases en la sociedad. La obra se divide en varias secciones que explican la teoría marxista, incluyendo la historia de las clases sociales, la crítica al sistema capitalista, el papel de la burguesía y el proletariado, y las metas revolucionarias del movimiento comunista. El 'Manifiesto Comunista' es considerado uno de los textos clave del pensamiento político y ha tenido un impacto significativo en la historia y la filosofía. Aboga por una sociedad sin clases, donde los medios de producción sean de propiedad común y se promueva la igualdad social y económica.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Jorge Ramírez (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El papel del trabajo en la transformación del mono en hombre

Friedrich Engels, en su obra conjunta con Karl Marx, 'El origen de la familia, la propiedad privada y el Estado', plantea una perspectiva materialista e histórica sobre la transformación del ser humano desde una forma de vida similar a la de los monos hasta la sociedad humana contemporánea. Según Engels, el trabajo desempeña un papel fundamental en esta transformación. En la sociedad primitiva, los seres humanos vivían en comunidades de cazadores-recolectores y tenían una relación directa y estrecha con la naturaleza. El trabajo era principalmente una actividad colectiva en la que todos los miembros de la comunidad participaban para satisfacer sus necesidades básicas. Engels argumenta que el desarrollo de la agricultura y la domesticación de animales marcaron un cambio crucial en la forma en que los seres humanos se relacionaban con su entorno. El trabajo agrícola requería una planificación más compleja y una organización social más avanzada. La necesidad de cultivar y proteger la tierra, criar animales y almacenar alimentos condujo a una división del trabajo más especializada y a la aparición de la propiedad privada. A medida que surgieron las sociedades clasistas, el trabajo se convirtió en una forma de explotación. Los propietarios de la tierra y los medios de producción, como los esclavistas y los terratenientes feudales, se beneficiaban del trabajo de los campesinos y esclavos. Engels señala que esta explotación y la desigualdad resultante son características intrínsecas de la sociedad de clases.

Friedrich Engels (Author), Jorge Ramírez (Narrator)

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The Communist Manifesto

'A spectre is haunting Europe - the spectre of Communism.' So begins one of history's most important documents, a work of such magnitude that it has forever changed not only the scope of world politics, but indeed the course of human civilization. The Communist Manifesto was written in Friedrich Engels's clear, striking prose and declared the earth-shaking ideas of Karl Marx. Upon publication in 1848, it quickly became the credo of the poor and oppressed who longed for a society 'in which the free development of each is the condition for the free development of all.' The Communist Manifesto contains the seeds of Marx's more comprehensive philosophy, which continues to inspire influential economic, political, social, and literary theories. But the Manifesto is most valuable as an historical document, one that led to the greatest political upheaveals of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and to the establishment of the Communist governments that until recently ruled half the globe.

Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx (Author), Malk Williams (Narrator)

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