*The Communist Manifesto* is a political pamphlet by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, published in 1848.

*The Communist Manifesto* outlines the principles of communism and critiques the capitalist system. It presents a historical analysis of class struggle and advocates for the overthrow of capitalist societies in favor of a classless, stateless society. The manifesto argues that the working class (proletariat) should unite to dismantle the capitalist system and establish communism, which aims to eliminate private property and create economic equality. It has been highly influential in shaping political ideologies and movements throughout modern history.