About the Author

Karl Marx (1818-1883) was a German philosopher,

economist and sociologist. One of the most influential

men in history, he was a true prophet of the proletariat

who not only gave them the guiding philosophy for their

struggle against the bourgeoisie but also worked hand in

hand with them to realize their dream. His Das Capital

has been the undercurrent of all revolutionary movements

in modern times.

Friedrich Engels (1820-1895) was another great German philosopher and social scientist. He was a close aide of Marx and co-authored Communist Manifesto with him. He also edited second and third volumes of Das Capital after Marx s death