This handsome pocket hardback edition presents Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' world-renowned political treatise, The Communist Manifesto, featuring striking gilded page edges. First published as the 1848 revolutions erupted throughout Europe, this revolutionary political tract articulated an entirely new understanding of governments and history. The manifesto outlined a radical new political agenda that would lead to an equal and classless society. They predicted that Europe was on the verge of revolution in one of the most powerful political pamphlets ever written. This book influenced the course of 20th-century history more than any other. This gilded pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Marx and Engels' signatures on the title page, gold gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any fan of political theory and philosophy. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.