The Communist Manifesto is a book that was published in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, outlining the principles of communism and the struggles of the working class against capitalism. In this particular edition, Joseph Alois Schumpeter, a renowned economist and sociologist, provides his analysis of the manifesto in the context of political economy. The book is a collection of articles from The Journal of Political Economy, Volume 57, Number 3, published in June 1949, where Schumpeter examines the manifesto's relevance in the modern world and its impact on society and economics. Schumpeter's analysis offers a critical insight into the Marxist theory of historical materialism, the exploitation of labor, and the class struggle, as well as the potential implications of a communist revolution. This edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars of sociology, economics, and political science who seek to understand the origins and development of communist ideology and its impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.